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 report dated January
28, 2003 (February 14, 2003 as to Note 23) (which report expresses an
unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph relating to a change
in method of accounting for goodwill and intangible assets), appearing in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Fisher Scientific International Inc. for the year
ended December 31, 2002.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

New York, New York
October 24, 2003