
Covidien's business segments include Medical Devices such as endomechanical, soft tissue repair, energy, oximetry and monitoring, airway and ventilation, vascular and other products. Pharmaceuticals – Includes specialty pharmaceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients, contrast products and radiopharmaceuticals. Medical Supplies - Includes nursing care, medical surgical, SharpSafety and OEM products.
Covidien’s investment in R&D spending has more than doubled in the last four years and, at more than $550 million in 2011, represents nearly 5% of sales. Globally, Covidien has nearly 2,000 employees dedicated to developing products that help healthcare professionals improve patient outcomes. Covidien has launched more than 100 new products in the last five years, and sales of new products have tripled since 2007.
Covidien is committed to being a good corporate citizen through its “Committed to a Healthy World” program, which aims to Protect the health and safety of our employees, Contribute to the availability of quality, affordable healthcare in the communities in which we live and work, Reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions – 10% per square foot reduction in energy use targeted by 2013 and Design products and packages that minimize environmental impact.
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