Covidien Launches Endo Clip(TM) III 5mm Clip Applier

Covidien (NYSE: COV, BSX: COV), a leading global provider of
healthcare products, today announced that its Surgical Devices
business unit has launched the Endo Clip (TM) III 5 millimeter clip
applier in the United States, Japan and throughout Europe. The new 5mm
clip applier features a host of innovative improvements, including the
revolutionary Clip Logic(TM) Technology, which is designed to meet the
challenge of clip loading and feeding in an entirely new and novel
manner.

"The greatest breakthrough comes through the invention of Clip
Logic(TM) Technology. This innovative new design allows for more
consistent clip formation, improved clip feeding and general
instrument versatility," said Scott Flora, President, Surgical
Devices, Covidien. "Clip Logic(TM) Technology allows the surgeon to
concentrate on the procedure, not the instrument," added Flora.

The Endo Clip(TM) III also features greater clip size, slip
resistant grips, and increased shaft length. Further, the Covidien
Endo Clip(TM) III features a digital clip counter that displays the
precise number of remaining clips in an easy to read, illuminated
digital format. Unique among clip appliers, the digital clip counter
can help to reduce operating costs by minimizing unnecessary opening
of additional instruments.

Covidien was a pioneer of endoscopic clip appliers, used for
occlusion of tubular structures, including blood vessels and ducts.
Additional information about the Endo Clip(TM) III 5mm clip applier
can be found by visiting www.covidien.com/autosuture.

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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 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
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