BRIEF-Covidien receives clearance for respiratory monitoring system

Oct 4 (Reuters) - Covidien PLC :

* Announces FDA 510(k) clearance and ce mark for Nellcor(TM) bedside

respiratory patient monitoring system

* Says new system will be available in the United States and throughout the eea

in the next few months

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