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EXHIBIT 24
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-3 No. 33-73492) of Cantel Medical Corp. (formerly Cantel Industries, Inc.) and
in the related Prospectus and to the incorporation by reference in the
Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 33-73446, 33-04495 and 333-20819) of
Cantel Medical Corp., of our report dated September 26, 2000, with respect to
the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Cantel Medical Corp.
included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2000.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
MetroPark, New Jersey
October 27, 2000
