EXHIBIT 24.1

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the use of our report incorporated herein by reference and to the
reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.

Richmond, Virginia                      KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
October 1, 1996


                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

The Board of Directors
Maxxim Medical, Inc.

We consent to the use of our report incorporated herein by reference and to the
reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.

Houston, Texas                          KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
October 1, 1996