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Jan 25, 2010

Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for First Replacement Heart Valve Implanted without Surgery

Melody(R) Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Offers Non-Surgical Valve Replacement Option for Congenital Heart Disease Patients

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 25, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In a significant development for congenital heart disease patients, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), announced today that its Melody(R) Transcatheter...
Jan 21, 2010

Medtronic Pledges $1 Million to Haiti Earthquake Relief

Funding provided for immediate and long-term relief efforts

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced today that it has pledged $1 million through the Medtronic Foundation to support earthquake relief efforts in...
Jan 19, 2010

Medtronic Seeking Long-Distance Runners Who Benefit from Medical Technology

"Global Heroes" Will Receive Entry and Travel to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon or Medtronic TC 10 Mile in October

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) announced today it is recruiting runners from around the world who benefit from medical technology to participate in the fifth...
Jan 4, 2010

Medtronic CEO William Hawkins to Speak at 28th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), today announced it will participate in the 28th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, in San...
Dec 18, 2009

Medtronic Introduces the SOVEREIGN(TM) Spinal System for Lumbar Surgery

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec 18, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced the U.S. launch of the SOVEREIGN(TM) Spinal System. The SOVEREIGN Spinal System is an intervertebral...
Dec 16, 2009

The Medtronic Foundation Offers Grants to Schools Participating in Online Sudden Cardiac Arrest Response Training

Application Deadline is Jan. 15 for Schools Promoting the American Heart Association's Be the Beat Online Campaign

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Medtronic Foundation today announced new grant opportunities for schools participating in and promoting the American Heart Association's Be The...
Dec 8, 2009

Medtronic Hires Renowned Cardiologist as Vice President of Medical Affairs for Coronary and Peripheral Business

MEDTRONIC HIRES RENOWNED CARDIOLOGIST AS VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL AFFAIRS FOR CORONARY AND PERIPHERAL BUSINESS

Researcher, Educator and Innovator Prof. Martin Rothman Assumes New Role with Industry Following 37 Years of Clinical Practice Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), today announced the hire of Prof. Martin...
Dec 6, 2009

Pivotal Study of Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy Shows Long-Term Reduction in Seizure Rate in Patients with Severe Epilepsy

Ongoing Research Focuses on Optimizing DBS Therapy for Patients

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2009-- Long-term data from an investigational study of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy for Epilepsy was released this week by Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT)...
Dec 3, 2009

Medtronic Board Approves Third Quarter Cash Dividend for Fiscal Year 2010

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2009-- The board of directors of Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT), today approved a cash dividend of $0.205 per share of the company’s common stock. The dividend...
Dec 2, 2009

Medtronic Names Michael J. Coyle as Executive Vice President and Group President of Cardiology Businesses

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2009-- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT), today announced the appointment of Michael J. Coyle as executive vice president and group president of its Cardiology...

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