Covidien is one of the world s largest manufacturing companies that provides a range of medical devices and imaging solutions. It offers pulse oximetry, electrosurgery, surgical stapling and laparoscopic instruments. The company serves hospitals and long-term care facilities, a well as doctors, nurses and pharmacists. Covidien provides services for customers in the health care industry. In addition, it offers biosurgery, sleep therapy and pain management services. The company maintains more than 55 manufacturing facilities in over 15 countries. Covidien has a staff of nearly 41,000 individuals. It provides products under the Autosuture, Valleylab, Kendall and Mallinckrodt brands. The company operates VNUS Medical Technologies and Covidien Delaware Corporation.