Cordis                                                                                                                                                                                a Johnson & Johnson Company                                                                                                                                       PO Box 025700                                                                                                                                                        Miami, Fl. 33102-5700

Dear Supplier:

We are pleased to present you with our 1999 "Supplier of Choice' award. We are recognizing your efforts based on your conformance to our standards for quality, cost and service.

The criteria to assess your 1999 performance was based on the following:

         • Annual Expenditures

         • Payment Discounts

         •Contractual Status

         •Cost Savings

         •Dock to Stock Certification

               JIT Programs/Inventory Reduction Initiatives

              On Time Delivery Performance

              Quality Ratings

              Strategic Alliance

As you can see, our requirements are extensive and we expect that you will continue to perform at this same level as we move forward with our alliance,

Again, we thank you for your support,

Sincerely yours,

Abbey Kramarz                                                                                                                                                      Manager Supplier Management