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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
unaudited Novametrix Medical Systems Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations for the quarter ended July 28, 1996 and the Condensed Consolidated
Balance Sheets at July 28, 1996, and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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