MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 25, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced today that it has pledged $100,000 through the Medtronic Foundation to support flooding relief efforts in Pakistan.

The $100,000 will be directed to the American Refugee Committee (ARC) to support mobile health teams working in the affected regions. Medtronic employees worldwide also are offered five days of paid leave to assist in relief efforts.

This donation is in addition to an existing five-year, $500,000 grant to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies disaster relief fund, which ensures that immediate financial support is available for responding to emergencies.

About Medtronic
Medtronic, Inc. (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, is the global leader in medical technology - alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people around the world. The Medtronic Foundation is committed to improving the health of people and communities. Its grant making is focused in three areas: health, education and community.

SOURCE: Medtronic, Inc.

Medtronic Foundation
Rich Fischer, 763-505-2975