EXHIBIT 10.18 CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ALARIS MEDICAL, INC. 10221 Wateridge Circle San Diego, CA 92121 Dated: April 20, 2000 Dear Hazel M. Aker: ALARIS Medical, Inc....Change in Control Agreement • August 10th, 2000 • Alaris Medical Inc • Surgical & medical instruments & apparatus • California
