<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements of Arrow International, Inc. for the quarter ended February
29, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>

                             
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