Covidien Acquires CardioDigital Inc. Technology.

Innovative Technology Offers Clinical Advancements in Patient Monitoring

MANSFIELD, Mass. -- Covidien (NYSE: COV, BSX: COV), a leading global supplier of healthcare products, today announced the acquisition of technology assets from CardioDigital Inc., a company specializing in the development of advanced signal processing techniques for patient monitoring. The technology, which will be used by Covidien's Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions business unit, reflects the Company's strong commitment to making investments in clinically relevant product innovations designed to improve patient outcomes. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"The acquisition of CardioDigital's technology is an exciting opportunity for us to strengthen our patient monitoring business as we partner with our customers to improve outcomes. We believe that the technology will enable significant improvements in current patient monitoring techniques, resulting in enhanced patient care and safety," said Joe Almeida, President, Medical Devices, Covidien.

CardioDigital's innovative technology will complement Respiratory and Monitoring Solution's market-leading Nellcor pulse oximetry platform. In addition, Almeida said, "This acquisition sets the stage for more of these types of growth opportunities in the future."

About Covidien

Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines in four segments: Medical Devices, Imaging Solutions, Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Supplies. With 2007 revenue of nearly $9 billion, Covidien has more than 42,000 employees worldwide in 57 countries, and its products are sold in over 130 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.

About CardioDigital Inc.

CardioDigital Inc., based in Portland, Oregon, provides commercialization of near-to-market technologies developed by its research organization, CardioDigital Ltd., located in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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