Tyco Healthcare Group Joins CIMIT as Newest Member of Industry Liaison Program

CAMBRIDGE, MA - December 29, 2003 - Tyco Healthcare Group, based in Mansfield, MA, is the newest member of CIMIT's Industry Liaison Program.

Tyco Healthcare is a global manufacturer, designer and distributor of medical devices and supplies. The Tyco Healthcare umbrella encompasses:

Kendall
U.S. Surgical
Auto Suture
Valleylab
Radionics
Mallinckrodt Imaging
Nellcor
Puritan Bennett

Each of these business units have pioneered and advanced medical practice in their specific area of specialty.

One of Tyco Healthcare’s corporate commitments is to remain a leader in the markets they enter. Their long-term strategy of careful acquisition and steady organic growth has yielded a solid group of companies that represent the very best in their areas of expertise. From medical and surgical products to respiratory care, imaging and pharmaceuticals, Tyco Healthcare continues to foster growth with the introduction of new products, ever increasing market penetration with our customers, and an unwavering dedication to global expansion. While focusing on cost reductions and operating efficiencies in all of their businesses, they continue to distinguish themselves from all others in the healthcare products industry as an innovative global leader.

Tyco Healthcare’s makes a difference for the individual physician, pharmacist, clinician - and ultimately, the patient through their unwavering commitment to top-quality products and services, which is exemplified by brand names such as KERLIX®, CURITY®, SCD™ , T.E.D.®, MONOJECT®, KANGAROO®, DEVON®, MEDI-TRACE®, ENDO GIA®, DEXON®, LIGASURE® CUSA EXCEL®, COOL-TIP RF®, OXIMAX®, MALLINCKRODT® , SHILEY®, CONRAY®, OPTIRAY®, OPTIMARK®. Tyco Healthcare delivers world-class products that help to enhance patient care.

Contact Ann Humphrey (ahumphrey@partners.org) for more company information or to arrange an introduction.