Covidien Announces Conference Call and Webcast

Covidien Ltd. (NYSE: COV, BSX: COV), a leading global provider of
healthcare products, announced that it will hold a conference call and
webcast for investors on Monday, December 17, 2007, at 8:30AM ET.

The call can be accessed three ways:

-- Web - Go to Covidien´s website at www.covidien.com. A replay
of the call will be available through December 24 at the same
website.

-- Telephone - The dial-in number for participants in the United
States is (800)-599-9816. For participants outside the United
States, the dial-in number is (617)-847-8705. The access code
for both numbers is 46228342.

-- Audio replay - The conference call will be available for
replay, beginning at noon ET on December 17, 2007, and ending
at 11:59 p.m. on December 24, 2007. The dial-in number for
participants in the United States is (888)-286-8010. For
participants outside the United States, the replay dial-in
number is (617)-801-6888. The replay access code for all
callers is 53611916.

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 five segments: Medical Devices,
Pharmaceutical Products, Imaging Solutions, Medical Supplies and
Retail Products. With 2007 revenue of $10 billion, Covidien has more
than 43,000 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.