In general, the giving or receiving of gifts and gratuities in return for the use or purchase of Guidant products or otherwise doing business with Guidant is prohibited.
Corporate integrity is at the foundation of our business conduct code.
By maintaining the highest level of corporate integrity through open, honest, and fair dealings, we earn trust for ourselves and our products from everyone with whom we come in contact. When in doubt tell the truth. In general, the giving or receiving of gifts and gratuities in return for the use or purchase of Guidant products or otherwise doing business with Guidant is prohibited. However, gifts, gratuities, or courtesies of modest value that are part of ordinary business practice, such as an occasional meal, are usually acceptable. In receiving gifts, employees must ask themselves whether one purpose of a gift is intended to influence, or appear to influence, business decisions and would thereby compromise their ability to act in the best interests of Guidant.