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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 three months ended August 1, 1999 and the Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheets at August 1, 1999, and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>

                             
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