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<LEGEND>
This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the balance
sheet as of December 31, 1998 and June 29, 1999 and the statements of income for
the year ended December 31, 1998 and the six months ended June 29, 1999 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> DONJOY, L.L.C

                                                  
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