Type: Public
On the web: http://www.covidien.com
Employees: 41,300
Employee growth: (0.5%)

Although its US home is in New England, and it has a product line called Puritan, Covidien is no pilgrim to the medical device marketplace. With more than $11 billion in annual sales and offerings that include thousands of different products and brands, Covidien is a top player in the medical device industry. The company supplies health care providers with everything from disposable medical products to surgical equipment and supplies. Covidien has about 50 global manufacturing sites and markets its products worldwide, although the US accounts for more than half of its sales. In a major move, the company plans to spin off its pharmaceuticals business.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending September, 2011:
Sales: $11,574.0M
One year growth: 11.0%
Net income: $1,868.0M
Income growth: 14.5%

Officers:
Chairman: Richard J. (Rich) Meelia
EVP and CFO: Charles J. (Chuck) Dockendorff
VP and CIO: Steven M. (Steve) McManama

Competitors:
Becton, Dickinson
Bard
Johnson & Johnson

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