Invacare Corporation is the world''s leading manufacturer and distributor ofnon-acute health care products based upon its distribution channels, the breadth of its product line and sales. The company designs, manufactures and distributes an extensive line of health care products for the non-acute care environment including the home health care, retail and extended care markets. The company''s products are sold through its world-wide distribution network byits sales force, telemarketing employees and various organizations of independent manufacturer''s representatives.