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Organic growth in Medical
Systems is enhanced by a continuing flow of new products. The latest Blue
Line Ultra tracheostomy range and Suctionaid products have won an
increased market share for SIMS Portex, and the Deltec Legacy infusion
pump has been well received by clinicians requiring a single therapy unit.
A key to our success is the rapid development of innovative devices for
the healthcare market and we have significantly increased expenditure on R
& D in Medical Systems in recent years. Our activity in this area
enables us to respond to customer requirements more quickly and shorten
the time it takes to bring new products to the market, a process that will
continue - leading to a number of major product launches later this year.

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