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Covidien
Medical Devices & Tech
15 Hampshire Street
Mansfield, MA 02048 USA
phone:508-261-8000
fax:
Symbol COV
Exchange NYSE
Founded 1981
Employees 43000
www.covidien.com
Research Sector Medical Devices & Tech
Summary Description
Wound care products
Management
Eric Kraus, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & Public affairs; Joe Almeida President Medical Device Sector
Ownership
Financials Mkt Cap :26


* numbers in thousands
 

Keywords
pulse oximetry, electrosurgery, surgical stapling , laparoscopic instrumentation, spans medical

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Updated: May 01, 2012

Description
Covidien is a leading manufacturer of medical devices and supplies, diagnostic imaging agents and pharmaceuticals, with 2008 revenue of nearly $10 billion and industry-leading profit margins. It has more than 41, 000 employees worldwide in 59 countries, with products sold in over 140 countries and spent nearly $350 million in R&D during 2008 alone, with that amount expected to increase in 2009. Its business segments include Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies.
Products / Services
Key brands: Kendall, Autosuture, Valleylab, Mallinckrodt, Nellcor, Puritan, Bennett
Technology / Differentiation
Covidien's business segments:

Medical Devices - Includes endomechanical, soft tissue repair, energy, oximetry and monitoring, airway and ventilation, vascular, SharpSafety and clinical care products.
Imaging Solutions - Includes radiopharmaceuticals and contrast products
Pharmaceutical Products - Includes active pharmaceutical ingredients and dosage pharmaceuticals
Medical Supplies - Includes nursing care, medical surgical and OEM products
Market / Customers
Medical, surgical, electrosurgical, respiratory therapy and imaging products are supplied to all of the following:

Hospitals, Acute care facilities, Nursing homes, Rehab centers, Ambulatory surgery centers, Physician offices Radiopharmacies


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