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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM EDWARDS
LIFESCIENCES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 30, 2000,CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000, AND
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
2000, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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