Covidien subsidiary wins patent infringement suit against Applied Medical Resources

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that a subsidiary of the Company won a patent infringement suit against Applied Medical Resources Corporation relating to certain of Applied Medical’s Kii™ and Universal® laparoscopic trocars.

“We are pleased that the jury found that Applied Medical infringed our patent. We will continue to vigorously protect our innovations and intellectual property”

“We are pleased that the jury found that Applied Medical infringed our patent. We will continue to vigorously protect our innovations and intellectual property,” said Ralph Corradi, Vice President, Endomechanical Franchise, Covidien.