EXHIBIT 10.29
EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made effective the 25th day of January, 2000, by and
between Daig Corporation, a Minnesota Corporation whose principal place of
business is at 00000 XxXxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx ("Distributor") and
Cardima Incorporated whose principal place of business is at 00000 Xxxxxxx Xx.,
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx ("Manufacturer").
The Parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. DISTRIBUTORSHIP TERMS
1.01 Appointment and Acceptance. Manufacturer hereby appoints Distributor
as its exclusive distributor of Products in the Territory. Distributor
accepts this appointment. Manufacturer shall not directly or indirectly
sell or offer to sell any of the Products in the Territory to any third
party. In the event Manufacturer receives requests for information relating
to, or purchase orders for, Products from customers or potential customers
within the Territory, Manufacturer shall promptly forward such requests or
orders to Distributor. Distributor shall have the right to appoint sub-
distributors at its discretion.
1.02 Products Defined. Products are those described in Schedule A
(including all modifications, new versions or replacements therefor),
together with such other electrophysiology catheter products and
accessories intended for diagnostic use that Manufacturer develops during
the term of this Agreement in the Field of Use. Distributor acknowledges
that the Products shall not include any electrophysiology catheter products
that are intended primarily for therapeutic use. In the event that the
overall unit sales of Distributor exceed the original forecasts given to
Manufacturer by Distributor (attached as Schedule E) for any calendar year
by ***** or greater, Manufacturer may increase the transfer price of the
Products to Distributor by five (5) percentage points for the following
calendar year (e.g. if the then current transfer price is ***** off list
price, the transfer price may be increased to ***** off list price). This
increase may be taken one time only. All price increases thereafter shall
be governed by Section 2.03 herein below.
1.03 Territory Defined. The Territory is defined to be the United States
of America (including its territories and possessions), exclusive only of
hospitals in the states of ***** and ***** with ship to addresses
containing the zip codes outlined in Schedule B. During the term of this
Agreement, Distributor shall have the first right of refusal at its option
to expand the Territory in order to distribute the Products on an exclusive
basis in all other countries of the world. Manufacturer shall give
Distributor written notice and the terms under which it intends to permit
distribution, or the terms of any offer or request from a third party for
rights to distribute, any of the Products in any country not then included
in the Territory. Distributor shall accept or reject such offer in writing
within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof, and, if Distributor accepts
such offer, the Territory shall be
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Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to certain portions of
this agreement. The copy filed herewith omits the information subject to the
confidentiality request. Omissions are designated as *****. A complete version
of this exhibit has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
appropriately expanded.
1.04 Field of Use Defined. The Field of Use is catheter-based cardiac
electrophysiology.
1.05 Manufacturing Materials Defined. Manufacturing Materials shall mean
all items necessary for Distributor or Distributor's designated party to
manufacture and sell the Products, including, but not be limited to: design
specifications and documents; manufacturing specifications, procedures and
documents; quality assurance and quality control procedures and documents;
written transfer of regulatory documents such as 510(k) approvals and other
approvals such as XX xxxxx, to the extent permitted; rights to all patents,
trademarks, trade secrets and confidential information, worldwide;
specifications for all equipment used in the manufacture of the Products;
and, text specifications for all labeling and packaging.
1.06 No Activities Outside the Territory. Distributor shall not solicit
sales of Product or promote the sale of Products outside the Territory.
Distributor shall not establish an office or warehouse outside the
Territory for the sale of Products.
1.07 Distributor's Right to Distribute Other Products. During the term of
this Agreement and afterwards, Distributor shall have the right to
manufacture, market, distribute and sell any and all products in the
Territory, regardless of whether such products compete with the Products.
2. PRICES AND TERMS
2.01 Prices. Manufacturer shall sell Products to Distributor in such
quantities and at such times as Distributor may reasonably request.
Distributor shall submit written orders to Manufacturer. Manufacturer
shall, at Distributor's option, ship directly to Distributor or a
purchasing customer(s) at the ship to address provided by Distributor.
Product pricing is contained in Schedule A. Shipping terms and credit terms
are listed on Schedule C.
2.02 Claim for Shortage. Distributor shall submit in writing to
Manufacturer all claims for shortages in shipments within thirty (30)
business days of receipt of notice by customers of a shortage.
2.03 Price Changes. Manufacturer may change the list price of Products only
once a year on the anniversary of the Agreement, subject to consultation
with Distributor in advance, by giving Distributor written notice sixty
days in advance of such price change. Manufacturer list price increases to
Distributor of greater than 2% for any given Product in a given year must
be by mutual consent, unless Manufacturer's average selling price ("ASP")
for any product over the course of the prior year has increased by more
than 2% in which case the Distributor price increase may equal 75% of the
relevant ASP percentage increase.
2.04 Return Policy. Manufacturer's return policy is contained in
Schedule C.
2.05 Promotional Material. Non-sterile product samples and promotional
materials shall be made available to Distributor by Manufacturer at prices
outlined in Schedule D. New materials may be developed and added to this
list of available promotional materials from time to time. Upon purchase,
these materials become property of Distributor.
2.06 Resale Prices. Distributor shall solely determine the prices at which
it resells the Products in the Territory.
2.07 Governing Document. This Agreement, together with its Schedules, shall
supersede any conflicting or additional terms used by Manufacturer or
Distributor in the ordering, shipment and receiving of Products, unless
such terms have been agreed to in writing by the parties.
3. DISTRIBUTOR'S DUTIES
3.01 Distributor's Efforts. Distributor shall use commercially reasonable
efforts to promote the sale of Products in the Territory. Distributor shall
not knowingly detract from the good name of Manufacturer or the reputation
of Products.
3.02 Payment of Account. Distributor shall promptly pay its account with
Manufacturer when due. Terms are net 30 days due, with 1.5% per month late
fee on past due invoices.
3.03 Sales Quotas. Distributor shall maintain its exclusive right to
distribute the Products in the Territory so long as the minimum purchase
quotas established in Schedule E are met or exceeded in each year of the
Agreement. If Distributor fails to meet the minimum purchase quotas in the
first year or in any given six month period thereafter, then Manufacturer
shall give Distributor written notice of such failure, and Distributor
shall have ninety (90) days after its receipt of such notice to correct
such failure (i.e., through submission of purchase orders to Manufacturer
for additional units of the Products). If Distributor fails to correct such
failure in a timely manner, then Manufacturer shall have the option to
convert Distributor's appointment granted in Section 1.1 hereof to a non-
exclusive appointment in the Territory, notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in Section 1.1, provided that Manufacturer gives Distributor
written notice of such conversion within thirty (30) days.
3.04 Compliance With Law. Distributor shall comply with all laws and
regulations affecting its business.
3.05 Recalls. In the event Manufacturer recalls any Products sold by
Distributor in the Territory, Distributor shall reasonably assist
Manufacturer with such recall. Manufacturer agrees to give prompt notice to
Distributor in the event that Manufacturer recalls any
Product, or ceases or suspends the sale of any Product due to any problem
which relates to such Product's efficacy or patient safety. Manufacturer
shall reimburse Distributor for reasonable expenses incurred by Distributor
at the request of Manufacturer to effect a recall, and the value of all
Products purchased by Distributor and recalled shall count towards the
minimum purchase quotas described in Section 3.03. In order to assist
Manufacturer in the event of a recall, Distributor shall maintain a
complete and current listing of the locations of all sterile Products in
Distributor's inventory, and the names of customers who have purchased
Products from Distributor. Manufacturer shall maintain a complete and
current listing of the locations of all sterile Products in Manufacturers
inventory, and the names of customers who have received shipments from
Manufacturer, together with the reorder numbers, lot numbers or other
identifying characteristics of Products purchased and the date of such
purchase.
3.06 Traceability. Distributor shall comply with all reasonable
traceability programs of Manufacturer to the extent it is apprised of them
by Manufacturer.
3.07 Training. Distributor shall be responsible for training all of its
personnel who promote Products so that they are knowledgeable about the
Products and can adequately represent the Products. Manufacturer shall
cooperate in effecting such training.
3.08 Product Warranty. Manufacturer hereby authorizes Distributor to pass
on the Manufacturer standard warranty set forth in Schedule C to
Distributor's customers in the Territory. In addition, Manufacturer
warrants to Distributor that the Products purchased by Distributor shall be
in saleable condition with a minimum of eighteen (18) months shelf life
from the date of shipment (based on the present understanding that the
total shelf life for the Product from the date of manufacturer currently is
twenty-four (24) months). In the event that Manufacturer receives approval
from authorities for a shelf life for the Product from the date of
manufacture in excess of twenty-four (24) months (the "Date of Manufacture
Shelf Life"), Manufacturer agrees that it shall warrant that Product
purchased by Distributor shall be in a saleable condition with a minimum
shelf life from the date of shipment of no less than the lessor of thirty-
six (36) months or six (6) months less than the Date of Manufacture Shelf
Life.
3.09 Distributor's Expenses. All costs, including salaries, commissions,
bonuses, contributions to social security or other welfare system payments,
benefits, severance pay and other expenses incurred by Distributor in
connection with its performance of this Agreement shall be borne solely by
Distributor.
3.10 Non Binding Forecast. At the end of each calendar quarter,
Distributor shall provide Manufacturer with a non-binding forecast of
Distributor's purchases for the next four quarters .
4. OBLIGATIONS OF MANUFACTURER
4.01 Compliance with Laws. Manufacturer shall comply with the laws and
regulations
which govern its business.
4.02 Insurance. Manufacturer shall carry reasonable amounts of insurance,
whether through self-insurance or otherwise, to cover its responsibilities
with respect to indemnification under Section 7 below. Distributor shall
have the right to examine the policies of insurance of Manufacturer upon
request.
4.03 Regulatory Registrations and Approvals. Manufacturer shall obtain and
maintain all regulatory authorizations required for the sale of the
Products in all countries in the Territory as requested by Distributor, and
Manufacturer shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in
this regard. Manufacturer shall make available to Distributor complete
copies of all applications and all registrations and approvals obtained
therefrom relating to the Products and provide Distributor with any other
information or material it requests to enable Distributor to sell the
Products in the Territory.
4.04 Quality Control/Product Complaints. Manufacturer agrees to maintain
ongoing quality assurance and testing procedures sufficient to satisfy
applicable regulatory requirements. Manufacturer shall be responsible for
responding to all product complaints, including whatever response may be
required to any governmental or certification authority, subject to the
reasonable cooperation of Distributor as set forth in Section 3.06 hereof.
4.05 Scientific and Technical Information Manufacturer shall provide to
Distributor scientific and technical information available to Manufacturer
and required to obtain registrations, licenses, and permits required for
the sale and distribution of Products in the Territory, or to respond to
inquiries from customers, or governmental or regulatory authorities.
4.06 Training. Manufacturer shall provide training for Distributor's
employees and sub-distributors relating to the use and application of the
Products. Such training shall be conducted at least once per year, if
requested by Distributor, and shall be provided without charge to
Distributor. Notwithstanding the above, all expenses incurred by
Distributor's personnel in connection with such training, including,
without limitation, travel and housing expenses, shall be borne by
Distributor.
4.07 Support. Manufacturer, at its own expense, and as deemed reasonable
by Manufacturer, shall provide consultation to Distributor in a timely
fashion concerning technical aspects and use of the Products as requested
by Distributor.
4.08 Telephone Service. Manufacturer shall provide a telephone number in
the United States during Manufacturer's normal business hours for
Distributor's use in placing telephone orders and in obtaining telephone
advice and support from Manufacturer regarding the Products.
5. TRADEMARKS
5.01 Use of Manufacturer's Trademarks. Manufacturer hereby grants to
Distributor, and Distributor accepts from Manufacturer, a non-exclusive,
royalty-free, sublicensable right and license, during the term of this
Agreement, to indicate to the public that it is an authorized distributor
of the Products and to advertise only within the Territory such Products
under the trademarks and trade names that Manufacturer may adopt from time
to time ("Manufacturer Trademarks"). Distributor shall not alter or remove
any Manufacturer Trademarks applied to the Products by Manufacturer.
Nothing herein shall grant to Distributor any right, title, or interest in
Manufacturer Trademarks, subject to the foregoing limited license. Upon
termination of this Agreement, Distributor shall cease using all trademarks
of Manufacturer.
5.02 Distributor's Use of Trademark. Distributor shall use Manufacturer
Trademarks only in the manner authorized by Manufacturer.
6. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
6.01 Confidentiality. The parties acknowledge that by reason of their
relationship to each other hereunder, each shall have access to certain
information and materials concerning the other's business, plans,
customers, technology, and/or products that is confidential and of
substantial value to that party, which value would be impaired if such
information were disclosed to third parties. Except as required in order to
perform its obligations hereunder, each party agrees that it shall not use
in any way for its own account or the account of any third party, nor
disclose to any third party, any such confidential information revealed to
it by the other party and shall take every reasonable precaution to protect
the confidentiality of such information during the term of this Agreement
and for one (1) year thereafter. Each party shall advise the other whether
or not it considers any particular information or materials to be
confidential by marking on it "Confidential", "Proprietary" or some similar
designation.
6.02 Confidentiality Exceptions. The provisions of Section 6.01 shall not
apply to confidential information to the extent that:
(i) such information was generally known or otherwise in the public
domain prior to to disclosure hereunder, or becomes so known
subsequent to such disclosure through no fault of the receiving
party;
(ii) such information was received without restriction from a third
party not under an obligation to the non-receiving party not to
disclose it and otherwise not in violation of the non-receiving
party's rights; or
(iii) such information is disclosed pursuant to the order or
requirement of a court, administrative agency, or other
governmental body; provided,
however, that the disclosing party shall provide prompt notice
thereof to the non-disclosing party to enable such party to seek
a protective order or otherwise prevent such disclosure.
(iv) such information was developed independently by the parties
without use of the confidential information of the disclosing
party.
(v) such information was known by a party prior to its disclosure by
the other party.
6.03 Publications. Except as required by law or regulation, or as provided
herein, no announcement, news release, public statement, publication, or
presentation relating to the existence of this Agreement, the subject
matter herein, or either party's performance hereunder (collectively, a
"Publication") shall be made without the other party's prior written
approval. Each party agrees to submit each Publication it proposes to make
to the other party for purposes of such other party's review, comment and
approval. Each party further agrees to respond as promptly as reasonably
practicable and agrees that it shall not unreasonably withhold approval of
such Publication. The parties agree that they shall use reasonable efforts
to coordinate the initial announcement or press release relating to the
existence of this Agreement so that such initial announcement or press
release by each is made contemporaneously. The parties recognize that
researchers may publish research findings concerning the Products and that
neither Distributor or Manufacturer may have power to approve the contents
of such publication even when Distributor and/or Manufacturer participate
in the funding of such research.
6.04 Use of Names. Except as provided in Section 5.1, neither party shall,
without the prior written consent of the other party, use in advertising,
publicity, promotional materials or otherwise, any tradename, trademark,
trade device, service xxxx, symbol, or any abbreviation, contraction or
simulation thereof owned by the other party.
7. INDEMNIFICATION; DISCLAIMERS OF LIABILITY
7.01 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, Manufacturer
shall indemnify and hold harmless Distributor and its affiliated companies,
and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents,
subdistributors and customers (collectively, the "Indemnitees"), from and
against all costs, expenses, claims, demands, causes of action, damages and
judgements, including without limitation attorney's fees whether or not
suit is actually commenced, which might be imposed upon or brought against
an Indemnitee as a result of the manufacture, distribution, import,
promotion, marketing, sale or offering for sale of Products in breach of
the obligations contained in Section 4 herein or as permitted hereunder,
including but not limited to: 1) any product liability for personal
injuries or death and/or property damages, or 2) any infringement of any
third party's intellectual property rights. Excluded from this provision
are any costs, expenses, claims, demands, causes of action, damages and
judgments which are the result of:
A. any warranty, express or implied, that is made by Distributor
different from or in addition to those made in writing by
Manufacturer which accompany the Products;
B. bodily injury, property damage, or death arising out of
(1) any physical or chemical change in the form of the
Product made intentionally by the Distributor,
(2) mishandling of the Product by the Distributor, including
but not limited to repacking or removal of the Product from
its original packaging or canister, or
(3) Products which after distribution or sale by Manufacturer
to Distributor have been labeled or relabeled in manner not
authorized by Manufacturer.
7.02 Indemnification by Distributor. Distributor shall indemnify and hold
Manufacturer harmless from all costs, expenses, claims, demands, causes of
action, damages and judgements, including without limitation attorney's
fees whether or not suit is actually commenced, which might be imposed upon
or brought against Manufacturer as a result of a third party claim A)
relating to liability of Distributor as an employer for claims by
Distributor's employees or agents; B) arising from warranties made by
Distributor different from or in addition to those made in writing by
Manufacturer which accompany the Product; or C) as a result of or arising
from the events detailed in subsections 7.01(B)(1), (2) or (3) hereinabove.
7.03 Conditions of Indemnification. Manufacturer shall not be obligated to
indemnify an Indemnitee under Section 7.01, and Distributor shall not be
obligated to indemnify Manufacturer under Section 7.02, unless:
A. the party seeking indemnification gives the indemnifying party
prompt written notice of any claim for which it seeks
indemnification;
B. the party seeking indemnification cooperates with the indemnifying
party in the defense of the claim;
C. the indemnifying party shall have the sole right to manage the
defense of any such claim in the manner it deems advisable,
including using counsel of its choice, and;
D. the indemnifying party shall have the sole right to settle any
such claim provided any such settlement completely releases the
parties seeking indemnification, and
requires no action by, or financial participation from, the party
seeking indemnification.
7.04 Disclaimer of Consequential Damages. EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF
INDEMNIFICATION CLAIMS UNDER SECTION 7.01 OR WARRANTY CLAIMS UNDER SECTION
3.08 , NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY OF ANY KIND FOR ANY PUNITIVE,
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES UNDER OR AS
A RESULT OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY SHALL HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE.
7.05 Distributor Disclaimer. MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT
DISTRIBUTOR DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR GUARANTEE THAT
DISTRIBUTOR'S DISTRIBUTION OF THE PRODUCTS AS PERMITTED HEREUNDER SHALL
GENERATE ANY PARTICULAR LEVEL OF ACTUAL SALES OR REVENUE TO MANUFACTURER,
AND DISTRIBUTOR, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SUBDISTRIBUTORS,
AGENTS AND AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OF ANY KIND OR NATURE
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
ANY OTHER TYPE OF DAMAGES), REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, FOR ANY
FAILURE TO ACHIEVE ANY PARTICULAR LEVEL OF SALES OR REVENUE TO
MANUFACTURER.
7.06 Survival. The provisions of this Section 7 shall survive any
termination or expiration of this Agreement.
7.07 Product Liability Insurance. At all times during the term of this
Agreement and any renewals or extensions thereof, Manufacture shall
maintain adequate product liability insurance relating to the Products,
shall name Distributor as an additional named insured under such insurance
policy, and shall provide Distributor with written evidence of such
actions.
8. TERM AND TERMINATION
8.01 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be 3 year(s) beginning
February 1, 2000, and ending on January 31, 2003, subject to earlier
termination as described below in this Section 8. There shall be no
obligation to renew.
8.02 Termination For Fault With Right To Cure. Either party may terminate
this Agreement prior to its normal expiration in the event the other party
materially breaches its obligations under this Agreement by giving the
breaching party written notice describing the breach in detail and giving
the breaching party sixty (60) days to cure the breach. If the breach has
not been cured within the sixty days notice period, then the party giving
notice of breach may immediately terminate the Agreement.
8.03 Effect of Termination or Expiration. Upon termination or expiration
of this Agreement:
A. Neither party shall be released from the obligation to make
payment of any and all amounts due and payable pursuant to this
Agreement, including but not limited to those then due and
thereafter to become due.
B. The rights of each party against the other which may have accrued
up to or after the date of such termination or expiration, and
the provisions of this Agreement that are by their nature
continuing (including but not limited to respective obligations
regarding non-use and non-disclosure under Section 6.1 and
obligations regarding indemnification under Section 7) shall
remain in force after the termination or expiration of this
Agreement.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the termination rights
set forth in this Agreement are absolute and that the parties
have considered the possibility of the making of expenditures by
one or both of the Parties hereto in preparing for and in the
actual performance of this Agreement and have considered the
possibility of loss and damage resulting from the non-renewal or
termination hereof. It is the express intent and agreement of the
Parties that neither shall be liable to the other for damages or
otherwise by reason of the non-renewal of this Agreement or its
termination as provided in this Section 8, provided that such
non-renewal or termination shall not operate to discharge or
release either party of obligations assumed by it prior to such
non-renewal or termination.
D. Neither party shall be liable to the other for damages or
otherwise by reason of the termination of this Agreement as
provided in this Section 8. The parties agree that, subject to
the provisions of this Agreement that are by their nature
continuing, and without prejudice to any other remedies at law or
in equity that either party may have in respect of any breach of
this Agreement, neither party shall be entitled to or claim that
it is entitled to any compensation or like payment as a result of
or arising out of any termination in accordance with this Section
8, whether claimed as loss of goodwill, foregone profits, lost
investments, or otherwise.
E. If Distributor has exercised the license granted to it in Section
9.01 prior to the expiration or termination of this Agreement,
then such license shall continue, and Distributor shall continue
to have the right to market, promote and distribute the Products,
for such time period as is necessary in order for Distributor to
fulfill binding agreements with customers entered into prior to
the effective date of expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
F. Upon expiration of this Agreement, or termination of this
Agreement for any reason, Manufacturer shall have the option, at
its sole discretion, to purchase back from Distributor, and by
doing so require Distributor to sell to Manufacturer, any unsold
inventory of the Products in Distributor's possession or control
that Distributor purchased from Manufacturer, provided that such
Products are unopened and in saleable condition and the
expiration date of sterility of such Products is at least ninety
(90) days beyond the effective termination date of this
Agreement. The price to be paid by Manufacturer for the purchase
of such inventory shall be the purchase price actually paid by
Distributor for the Products, increased by the cost for the
transportation of the Products. In the event that Manufacturer
does not repurchase all unsold inventory of the Products as
specified above, Distributor shall be permitted to sell said
unpurchased inventory for a period of one year following the
termination or expiration of the Agreement pursuant to any terms
deemed appropriate by Distributor.
8.04 Bankruptcy. THE PARTIES INTEND FOR THIS AGREEMENT AND THE
RIGHTS GRANTED HEREIN TO COME WITHIN SECTION 365(n) OF THE U.S. BANKRUPTCY
CODE AND, NOTWITHSTANDING THE BANKRUPTCY OR INSOLVENCY OF MANUFACTURER,
THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS GRANTED HEREIN SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND
EFFECT SO LONG AS DISTRIBUTOR IS IN MATERIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS HEREOF.
9. MANUFACTURING LICENSE.
9.01 Grant of License. Manufacturer hereby grants to Distributor a non-
exclusive, perpetual license, with a right of sublicense, to all
intellectual property rights anywhere in the territory (including, without
limitation, all rights in and to all patents, present and future
copyrights, moral and publicity rights, mask works, trade secrets, know-how
and confidential business information), in and to the Products and all
tangible materials that are necessary or helpful in the manufacture of the
Products, including, without limitation, all manuals and other materials
that describe the manufacturing processes and procedures for the Products,
all designs, drawings, sketches, data, computer programs, test results, and
information or items of a like nature (collectively, the "Manufacturing
Materials"), so that Distributor or its designee may manufacture, use,
import, offer for sale, sell the Products (including all improvements,
additions or new versions thereof) in the Territory if any of the following
events occur:
A. (1) the entry of an order for relief in a proceeding in
bankruptcy (other than Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the U.S. Code,
as the same may be amended) in which Manufacturer is the named
debtor; (2) Manufacturer's making of an assignment for the
benefit of Manufacturer's creditors, (3) the appointment of a
receiver for Manufacturer; (4) the filing of (i) any bankruptcy
proceeding
against Manufacturer, other than Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the
U.S. Code, or (ii) any proceeding for an assignment for the
benefit of Manufacturer's creditors, or (iii) any proceeding for
appointment of a receiver or custodian of the assets and property
of Manufacturer, which proceeding shall be consented to or
acquiesced to by Manufacturer or has not been discharged or
terminated within ninety (90) days; or (iv) the rejection by
Manufacturer or any trustee of Manufacturer of this Agreement
pursuant to 11 U.S.C. (S)365; or (v) following the filing of a
proceeding under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States
Code, the failure by Manufacturer or its trustee to perform its
obligations under this Agreement;
B. Manufacturer ceases to operate as a business for a period of
thirty (30) days;
C. Manufacturer or any successor thereto has materially breached
this Agreement, and has failed to cure such breach within sixty
(60) days written notice thereof from Distributor or, if such
breach is not susceptible of cure within such period, has failed
to commence such cure within such period; or
D. The material failure by Manufacturer to fill purchase orders for
the Products, including the failure to meet agreed shipping dates
or Volume Requirements, (i) where such failure continues for a
period of three (3) months, or (ii) such that less than seventy-
five percent (75%) of the total units of the Products ordered are
actually shipped by Manufacturer during any consecutive three (3)
month period. For the purposes of this subsection, "Volume
Requirements" shall mean twenty-five percent (25%) more units of
Product, by Product type, than that submitted by Distributor to
Manufacturer as the rolling forecast referred to in Section 3.10
hereinabove;
E. The material failure by Manufacturer to manufacture the Products
to meet the applicable specifications, such that fifteen percent
(15%) of the total units of the Products ordered by Distributor
during any consecutive three (3) month period do not meet the
applicable specifications;
F. Manufacturer discontinues a particular Product without the prior
written consent of Distributor, or fails to make available
hereunder a reasonably acceptable replacement product for such
discontinued Product.
9.02 Exercise of License. If any of the events described in Section 9.01
occur, then Distributor shall give written notice to Manufacturer of such
event (including notice of the specific Products to which such event(s)
apply) and, within fifteen (15) days after Manufacturer's receipt of such
notice, Manufacturer shall deliver or caused to be delivered to Distributor
or its designee copies of the then-current Manufacturing Materials for the
applicable Products.
9.03 Technical Assistance. Manufacturer shall provide all engineering and
technical assistance needed in order to transfer to Distributor or its
designee all such Manufacturing Materials, so that Distributor may fully
exercise the license granted in Section 9.01. Pursuant to such license,
Distributor may copy, display, distribute and create derivative works of
any copyrightable materials included in the Manufacturing Materials
released to Distributor.
9.04 Royalty. If any of the events listed in Section 9.01 (A), (B) or (F)
occur, then the license granted to Distributor under Section 9.01 shall be
royalty-free. If any of the events listed in Section 9.01 (C), (D), or (E)
occur, then the parties shall negotiate in good faith the royalty
percentage from the applicable Product (including all improvement,
additions and new versions thereof) that Distributor shall be required to
pay to Manufacturer for the license granted to Distributor under Section
9.1, which percentage shall be based on the value of the Manufacturing
Materials to Distributor and taking into account such factors as, without
limitation, cost to prepare to manufacture the Products; provided, however,
that in no event shall the royalty percentage exceed five percent (5%) for
any particular Product.
9.05 Escrow of Materials. As mutually agreed to by the parties, the
parties, along with a mutually acceptable, professional escrow agent, may
enter into an agreement in order to establish and maintain in escrow during
the term of this Agreement, copies of the Manufacturing Materials. Such
agreement shall establish, at a minimum, the times at which Manufacturer is
required to update the Manufacturing Materials, the release conditions that
entitle Distributor to obtain such Manufacturing Materials (in addition to
Section 9.01 hereof), and the costs to maintain such account. Such costs
shall be reasonable, and shall be the responsibility of Distributor.
10. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
10.01 Notices. Any notice, request, or other document to be given to a
Party under this Agreement shall be in writing and A) sent by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid, B) hand delivered, C) sent by express mail
or other overnight delivery service which provides documentation of
receipt, or D) sent by telecopy, telex or telegram, addressed as follows:
If to Distributor:
Daig Corporation
00000 XxXxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: President
With a copy to:
St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Xxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xx. Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: General Counsel
If to Manufacturer:
Cardima, Inc.
47266 Benicia
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: President/CEO
Any party may change its address for receiving notices, requests or other
documents by giving written notice of the change to the other party.
10.02 Entire Agreement. The Schedule, Attachments, and Exhibits referred
to in this Agreement are considered to be part of this Agreement. This
Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to
its subject matter and supersedes all previous agreements and
understandings, whether written or oral between the parties regarding its
subject matter.
10.03 No Oral Modification. This Agreement may not be modified except in
writing signed by an officer of the Parties.
10.04 No Implied Waivers. The failure of one Party to require performance
by the other of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the right
to require performance at a later time. The waiver by one Party of a breach
by the other of any provision of this Agreement shall not be a waiver of
any later breach of the provision.
10.05 Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and permitted assigns.
Distributor may assign this Agreement, without Manufacturer's consent, to
any subsidiary or affiliate of Distributor. Distributor's rights and
obligations under this Agreement shall automatically transfer in connection
with a merger, consolidation, reorganization involving Distributor or sale
of substantially all of Distributor's assets. Manufacturer may assign this
Agreement, without Distributor's consent, to any subsidiary or affiliate of
Manufacturer. Manufacturer's rights and obligations under this Agreement
shall automatically transfer in connection with a merger, consolidation,
reorganization involving Manufacturer or sale of substantially all of
Manufacturer's assets. Any attempted assignment in violation of this
provision shall be null and void.
10.06 Relationship of Parties. The relationship established by this
Agreement is a buyer-seller relationship and not an agency, employment,
joint venture, franchise, or partnership relationship. Neither Party has
the authority to bind the other.
10.07 Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement
shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any
other provisions of this Agreement.
10.08 No Goodwill. The Parties recognize that the creation of goodwill in
the market is based upon the high quality of Manufacturer's Products and
Distributor's domestic advertising and marketing. No claim for goodwill may
be made by either party.
10.09 Force Majeure. Non-performance by either party hereunder, other than
an obligation to pay money, shall be excused to the extent that performance
is rendered impossible by strike, fire, flood, governmental acts, orders or
restrictions, or any other reason to the extent that the failure to perform
is beyond the control of the non-performing party.
10.10 Headings. The Section headings contained in this Agreement are for
reference purpose only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
10.11 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted
in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota without regard to
such state's principles of conflicts of law.
10.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one instrument.
To evidence their agreement the Parties have signed below.
DAIG CORPORATION CARDIMA INCORPORATED
By:/s/ XXXXXXX XXXXX By:/s/ XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Ph.D.
President President and CEO
Date: Jan. 25, 2000 Date: Jan. 21, 2000
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SCHEDULE A
TRANSFER PRICE LIST
(EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2000)
INTRAVASCULAR EP (IVEP) MICROCATHETERS
Product # Description Unit Price
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01-04 1003 PATHFINDER(TM) . 4 (4 electrodes, 9-9-9)/150cm length/2.3F *****
01-04 1007 PATHFINDER(TM) . 4 (2 electrode pairs, 2-6-2)/150cm length/2.3F *****
01-08 1003 PATHFINDER(TM) . 8 (8 electrode pairs, 9-9-9)/150cm length/2.3F *****
01-08 1007 PATHFINDER(TM) . 8 (4 electrode pairs, 2-6-2)/150cm length/2.3F *****
01-16 1003 PATHFINDER(TM) . 16 (8 electrode pairs, 2-6-2)/150cm length/2.5F *****
01-04 3011 PATHFINDER mini(TM) . 4 (4 electrodes, 1-1-1)/135cm length/1.5F *****
01-04 3012 PATHFINDER mini(TM) . 4 (4 electrodes, 2-2-2)/135cm length/1.5F *****
01-04 3013 PATHFINDER mini(TM) . 4 (2 electrode pairs, 2-5-2)/135cm length/1.5F *****
01-04 3014 PATHFINDER mini(TM) . 4 (4 electrodes, 1-1-1)/170cm length/1.5F *****
01-04 3015 PATHFINDER mini(TM) . 4 (4 electrodes, 2-2-2)/170cm length/1.5F *****
01-04 3016 PATHFINDER mini(TM) . 4 (2 electrode pairs, 2-5-2)/170cm length/1.5F *****
01-04 3019 PATHFINDER mini(TM) . 4 (2 electrode pairs, 2-5-2)/150cm length/1.5F *****
02-16 1002 TRACER(TM) . 16 (8 electrode pairs, 2-5-2)/145cm length/3.4F *****
ENDOCARDIAL EP MICROCATHETERS
Product # Description Unit Price
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01-08 2001 REVELATION(TM)(8 3mm electrodes, 2-2-2)/135cm length/3.3F *****
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CS GUIDING CATHETERS
Product # Description Unit Price
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08-00 1000 VENAPORT(R) Xxxxxx-type, 90cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1001 VENAPORT(R) Xxxxxx-type, 65cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1002 VENAPORT(R)-XX Xxxxxx-type, 90cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1003 VENAPORT(R)-XX Xxxxxx-type, 65cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1005 VENAPORT(R) Hockey-type, 90cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1006 VENAPORT(R) Hockey-type, 65cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1007 VENAPORT(R)-LR Hockey-type, 90cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1008 VENAPORT(R)-LR Hockey-type, 65cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1010 VENAPORT(R) Xxxxxxxxx-type, 90cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1011 VENAPORT(R) Xxxxxxxxx-type, 65cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1012 VENAPORT(R)-XX Xxxxxxxxx-type, 90cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1013 VENAPORT(R)-XX Xxxxxxxxx-type, 65cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1015 VENAPORT(R) Multipurpose-type, 90cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1016 VENAPORT(R) Multipurpose-type, 65cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1017 VENAPORT(R)-LR Multipurpose-type, 90cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1018 VENAPORT(R)-LR Multipurpose-type, 65cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1020 VENAPORT(R) Cournand-type, 90cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1021 VENAPORT(R) Cournand-type, 65cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1025 VENAPORT(R) CS-type, 90cm, 6F OD *****
08-00 1026 VENAPORT(R) CS-type, 65cm, 6F OD *****
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BALLOON OCCLUSION GUIDING CATHETERS
Product # Description Unit Price
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08-00 2000 VUEPORT(TM) Xxxxxx-type, 90cm, 8F OD *****
08-00 2001 VUEPORT(TM) Xxxxxx-type, 65cm, 8F OD *****
08-00 2005 VUEPORT(TM) Hockey-type, 90cm, 8F OD *****
08-00 2006 VUEPORT(TM) Hockey-type, 65cm, 8F OD *****
08-00 2010 VUEPORT(TM) Cournand-type, 90cm, 8F OD *****
08-00 2011 VUEPORT(TM) Cournand-type, 65cm, 8F OD *****
08-00 2015 VUEPORT(TM) Multipurpose-type, 90cm, 8F OD *****
08-00 2016 VUEPORT(TM) Multipurpose-type, 65cm, 8F OD *****
08-00 2020 VUEPORT(TM) CS-type, 90cm, 8F OD *****
08-00 2021 VUEPORT(TM) CS-type, 65cm, 8F OD *****
08-00 2025 VUEPORT(TM) Amplatz-type, 90cm, 8F OD *****
08-00 2026 VUEPORT(TM) Amplatz-type, 65cm, 8F OD *****
DEFLECTABLE TIP GUIDING CATHETERS
Product # Description Unit Price
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08-003001 Xxxxxxxx, 00 XXX, 00xx, 0X *****
08-003045 Naviport, 10 CRV, 90cm, 9F *****
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CONNECTING CABLES
Product # Description Unit Price
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10-01 1001 EP SELECT(TM) 1-1 Connecting Cable (White) *****
10-01 1002 EP SELECT(TM) 1-1 Connecting Cable (Blue) *****
10-01 1003 EP SELECT(TM) 1-1 Connecting Cable (Black) *****
10-01 1004 EP SELECT(TM) 1-1 Connecting Cable (Red) *****
10-01 1005 EP SELECT(TM) 1-1 Connecting Cable (4 pk, 1 of each color) *****
10-08 1001 8 pin Connecting Cable, Distal (1-8), Bare Pin *****
10-08 1002 8 pin Connecting Cable, Proximal (9-16), Bare Pin *****
10-08 1003 8 pin Connecting Cable, Distal (1-8), Retractable Pin *****
10-08 1004 8 pin Connecting Cable, Proximal (9-16), Retractable Pin *****
10-08 1013 EP SELECT(TM), ECG Cable, Retractable Pin *****
10-08 1014 EP SELECT(TM), ECG Cable, Bare Pin *****
10-16 1001 16 pin Connecting Cable, Bare Pin *****
10-16 1002 16 pin Connecting Cable, Retractable Pin *****
CONNECTING CABLES
Product # Description *****
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11-08 1002 EP SELECT(TM) Switchbox *****
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SCHEDULE B
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Schedule C
1. APPLICABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The acknowledgment of any order by CARDIMA,
INC. shall constitute the purchaser's acceptance of CARDIMA's terms and
conditions. No terms or conditions stated by the purchaser shall be binding
on CARDIMA unless such terms or conditions are expressly accepted in writing
by CARDIMA prior to commencement under this order. CARDIMA's terms of sale
are net 30 payable within 30 days or subject to service charges under
Section 2 for domestic shipments and net 60 payable within 60 days or
subject to service charges under Section 2 for foreign shipments.
2. SERVICE CHARGES: In the event that the purchaser does not pay the amount due
within the days specified from the due date, CARDIMA may assess service
charges of one and one-half (1.5%) percent per month on the amount due. Such
amount is the reasonable estimate of fair compensation for any loss that
CARDIMA may sustain. Such amount for each month that the purchase price
remain unpaid has been agreed to in advance because of the impracticability
of fixing actual damages. In the event legal or other costs are incurred to
collect on any unpaid balance, the purchaser will be charged for all
collection costs, including attorney's fees. Also, CARDIMA reserves the
rights to charge for priority freight expenses.
3. TAXES: CARDIMA is required to comply with any and all state and local taxes
where applicable unless a properly executed resale or exempt certificate has
been received from the purchaser.
4. PAYMENTS INSTRUCTIONS: All payments shall reference the CARDIMA invoice
number so that the correct amount of credit will be applied.
PAYMENTS BY CHECKS SHALL BE FORWARDED TO:
ATTN: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
CARDIMA, INC.
XXX 00000
XXXXXXX, XX 00000-0000
PAYMENTS BY SWIFT WIRE TRANSFER SHALL BE ROUTED TO:
CREDIT TO: CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, NY, USA
SWIFT CODE: CHASEUS33
XXXXXXXXXXX: FC-SILICON VALLEY BANK
XXXXXXXX XXXXX
XXXXX XXXXX, XX 00000
ROUTING #: \\FW:000000000
FOR CREDIT OF: CARDIMA, INC.
CREDIT ACCT. #: FNC 00-000000-00
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5. INQUIRIES: For questions regarding your order, please call our Customer
Service Department at (000) 000-0000, or send fax to (000) 000-0000. For
questions regarding your invoice, please call our Accounting Department at
(000) 000-0000, or fax to (000) 000-0000.
6. LIMITED WARRANTY: CARDIMA warrants each new product sold by CARDIMA to be
free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.
The sole obligation and liability of CARDIMA under this warranty is limited
to, at its option, the refund of the purchase price of, or the replacement
at its factory of any such product which proves defective within 60 days
after delivery to the first end user, and is found to be defective in
material or workmanship by CARDIMA inspection.
7. APPLICABLE LAW: These terms and conditions of sale and invoice will be
governed by the laws of the State of California.
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE
CARDIMA, INC. CERTIFIES THAT DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE IN THE FORM OF TEST REPORTS
AND INSPECTION RECORDS ON THIS MATERIAL AND/OR ASSOCIATED PROCESSES INDICATING
CONFORMANCE TO APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS ARE ON FILE AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT
ITS HOME OFFICE.
IN THE EVENT THAT ANY OF THE TERMS OF THIS SCHEDULE C CONFLICT WITH ANY OF THE
TERMS IN THE BODY OF THIS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT, THE TERM(S) OF THE
EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT SHALL PREVAIL.
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SCHEDULE D
PRICES FOR PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Manufacturer shall transfer reasonable quantities of any promotional materials
relating to, or useful in the marketing of, the products at manufactures cost
upon the request of distributor.
SCHEDULE E
ANNUAL MINIMUMS
As described in Section 3.03, in order to maintain its exclusive right to
distribute product in the Territory, Distributor must purchase the following
minimum amounts of the Products during the specified time periods:
1. February 1, 2000 - January 31, 2001 *****
2. February 1, 2001 - January 31, 2002 *****
3. February 1, 2002 - January 31, 2003 *****
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