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IRVINE, Calif. (AP) -- Heart valve maker Edwards Lifesciences Corp. said Monday it will buy heart valve surgery systems from Ethicon Inc.'s CardioVations division for about $27 million. The products will include EndoCPB and EndoDirect systems. Edwards said the products are expected to generate sales of $20 million in 2008. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year and to add to earnings after 2008. Shares of Edwards Lifesciences shares fell 18 cents to $50.01 in morning trading.
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