Further expanding its training and research capabilities in emerging
markets, Covidien
plc (NYSE: COV), has officially opened its Covidien Center of Innovation
Turkey (CCI Turkey). Located in Istanbul, the new facility offers
clinicians in Turkey and the surrounding region training on advanced
procedures and techniques using the latest technology.
“At Covidien we constantly challenge each other to raise the standard of
care,” said José E. Almeida, chairman, president and CEO, Covidien.
“This investment gives us a unique and valuable opportunity to extend
the reach of our innovative solutions to an underserved area.”
CCI Turkey will focus on raising awareness of various disease states and
providing opportunities for clinicians to see how Covidien’s solutions
can help health care professionals treat these diseases. Top training
priorities will include procedures and protocols to address vascular
disease, metabolic disorders (obesity and Type II diabetes) and COPD
(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
“This center is designed to enhance physician capabilities in a way that
meets the unique needs of the local market, ultimately giving patients
in Turkey greater access to advanced procedures and care,” said Mats
Eklof, president, EMEA Emerging Markets, Covidien. “On top of that, our
R&D engineers will observe, listen and work closely with health care
professionals to uncover opportunities for locally tailored solutions
that address unmet needs in Turkey and the broader emerging markets.”
CCI Turkey is Covidien’s fourth training center in an emerging market,
with other centers located in Shanghai, China; Mumbai, India; and Osong,
South Korea. The company also plans to open a center this year in São
Paulo, Brazil.
The new facility provides opportunities for advancing health care
professionals’ capabilities by providing access to a wide range of
Covidien technology. CCI Turkey offers:
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State-of-the-art surgical suites, including an ICU lab with a human
patient simulator
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A research and development lab to enable health care professionals to
directly collaborate with R&D staff
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An auditorium with seating capacity for 117 and capability to transmit
live surgeries to attendees
Turkey is an important and growing market for Covidien, which has
operated in the country since 2001. The company has approximately 200
employees in the country.
The new center will have the capacity to train more than 5,000 health
care professionals annually from within Turkey and the surrounding
region.
About Covidien
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 develops,
manufactures and sells a diverse range of industry-leading medical
device and supply products. With 2013 revenue of $10.2 billion, Covidien
has more than 38,000 employees worldwide in more than 70 countries, and
its products are sold in over 150 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com
to learn more about our business.
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