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Mar 8, 2011

Medtronic CareLink(R) Network Remote Monitoring Helps Improve Patient Care and Reduce Healthcare Costs

CONNECT Trial Demonstrates Clinical and Economic Benefits of Remote Monitoring in Reducing Hospital Stays and In-Office Visits for Cardiac Patients Treated with Implantable Devices

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 08, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced results from a clinical trial that showed remote monitoring of implantable cardiac device patients with the...
Mar 8, 2011

Medtronic Inaugurates Its New Regional Headquarters Building in Greater China

Facility established to support further localization in the region

SHANGHAI, Mar 08, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc., the global medical technology leader, announced today the official opening of its new regional headquarters building in Shanghai, China....
Mar 4, 2011

Medtronic Announces European Launch of Achieve(TM) Mapping Catheter

Innovative Technology Designed to Optimize Arctic Front(R) Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter System in the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

MINNEAPOLIS & TOLOCHENAZ, Switzerland, Mar 04, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced the European launch of the Achieve(TM) Mapping Catheter, an intra-cardiac...
Mar 3, 2011

Expert Panel Publishes Findings on Benefits of Underutilized Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy for Severe Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Consensus Paper Suggests Medtronic ITB Therapy is an Effective Treatment for Control of Severe Spasticity, a Frequent and Disabling Symptom of MS

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A new scientific article has been published demonstrating the profound impact of spasticity on patients with multiple sclerosis and the benefits and...
Mar 3, 2011

Medtronic Foundation Commits $15 Million in Unprecedented Effort to Reduce Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths

HeartRescue Project is first multi-state effort to systemically tackle one of nation's leading killers

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Medtronic Foundation announced today a $15 million commitment to reduce sudden cardiac arrest deaths in the United States. The HeartRescue Project...
Mar 3, 2011

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, Mar 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) announced today it is recruiting runners from around the world who benefit from medical technology to participate in the sixth...
Mar 2, 2011

Medtronic Answers United Nations' Call for "International Commitment" to Non-Communicable Diseases

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 02, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In its continued commitment to reduce the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Medtronic, Inc. today announced it will make nearly $4...
Feb 28, 2011

Medtronic Mosaic(R) Heart Valve Demonstrates Long-Term Durability up to 12 Years in International Study

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced that its Mosaic(R) bioprosthetic heart valve has demonstrated positive performance results at 12 years in a...
Feb 25, 2011

Medtronic Announces Purchase of Innovative Gel Technology for Potential Use in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc.(NYSE: MDT) today announced that it has completed the purchase of rights to a chitosan-dextran gel technology from Adelaide Research &...
Feb 24, 2011

Medtronic CEO William Hawkins to Speak at Citi 2011 Global Healthcare Conference

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb 24, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), the world's leading medical technology company, today announced it will participate in the annual Citi 2011 Global...

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