Covidien Ltd.

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Medical Devices & Equipment

Description

Covidien Ltd. (Covidien) is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of healthcare products for use in clinical and home settings. The Company operates its business through four segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Products, Imaging Solutions and Medical Supplies. The Company’s customers include hospitals, surgi-centers, imaging centers, alternate site facilities, drug manufacturers and major retailers worldwide. In April 2007, the Company’s Medical Devices segment acquired intellectual property from Sorbx, LLC (Sorbx), which is a developer of an absorbable tack technology used in hernia repair procedures. In November 2006, the Company’s Medical Devices segment acquired the remaining interest in Airox S.A. In April 2008, the Company sold its Retail Products business to an affiliate of First Quality Enterprises, Inc. In August 2008, the Company announced that it has established Covidien Ventures, a corporate venture capital function.

Products & Services

healthcare products, medical devices, pharmaceutical products, surgical devices, diagnostic imaging agents, industry-leading product lines

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COVIDIEN COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF POWER MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS INC.(Company overview) AsiaPulse News; 9/9/2009 ...statement. Contact details below.) (BW)(COVIDIEN)(COV.NYSE) Covidien Completes Acquisition of Power Medical Interventions...DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE) - Sep. 08, 2009-- Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of... ...more

COVIDIEN RECOGNIZED AS TOP MEDICAL DEVICES INNOVATOR. AsiaPulse News; 7/1/2009 ...Full text of a statement. Contact details below.) (BW)(MA-COVIDIEN)(COV.NYSE) Covidien Recognized as Top Medical Devices Innovator Patent Board ranks Covidien's patent portfolio as strongest in the industry Health/Medical Writers... ...more

Covidien Completes Change in Place of Incorporation. China Weekly News; 6/23/2009 Covidien (NYSE: COV) announced that its reorganization...approval from the Supreme Court of Bermuda. Covidien has a well-established presence and...European Union and many other countries where Covidien has major operations," said Richard... ...more