EXHIBIT 23.1

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
of Fisher Scientific International Inc. on Form S-3 of our reports dated
February 2, 2001 (February 14, 2001 as to Note 22), appearing in the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Fisher Scientific International Inc. for the year ended
December 31, 2000, and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the
Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
New York, New York
January 18, 2002