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 a 2010 revenue of $10.4 billion. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.
In Brazil, Covidien has a significant representation in the production of sutures. Founded in 2001, Polysuture is a company located in Sao Sebastiao do Paraiso in Minas Gerais state, which was acquired by Covidien in 2007 and quickly established itself in the local market, as well as exporting their products.





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Create and deliver innovative healthcare solutions, developed in ethical collaboration with medical professionals, which enhance the quality of life for patients and improve outcomes for our customers and our shareholders.
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Become the leading global healthcare products company by creating innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivering value through clinical leadership and excellence in everything we do.
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We each take responsibility for delivering outstanding results to our partners, patients and teammates, while affirming our commitment to integrity and the highest standards of ethical conduct.
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We are integral partners working with our colleagues and customers to generate innovative ideas that solve challenging healthcare problems.
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We strive to fully understand our marketplace, our customers, our communities and our employees and to enter into our relationships with a sense of honesty, fairness and trust.

We are caring professionals committed to improving the health and well-being of patients around the world.