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MANSFIELD, Mass.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Covidien (NYSE: COV) and Masimo today announced that they have amended the existing settlement agreement initially reached in January 2006. Under the terms of the amendment, Covidien will pay Masimo a royalty of 7.75% for its current pulse oximetry products sold in the United States for three years, beginning March 15, 2011.
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 three segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies. With 2010 revenue of $10.4 billion, Covidien has approximately 42,000 employees worldwide in more than 60 countries, and its products are sold in over 140 countries. Please visit [ www.covidien.com ] to learn more about our business.