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Nov 22, 2010

Medtronic Signs Agreement to Acquire Ardian

MINNEAPOLIS & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) and privately-held Ardian, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a merger agreement...
Nov 19, 2010

Medtronic's Reveal(R) Insertable Cardiac Monitor Led to Effective Diagnosis and Specific Treatment for Patients with Unexplained Fainting

PICTURE Registry Results Published Online Today in EP-Europace

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced the publication of data showing that use of its Reveal(R) family of Insertable Cardiac Monitors led to...
Nov 19, 2010

Medtronic Presents 30-Day Data on Valiant(R) Thoracic Stent Graft

Initial Results from U.S. IDE Study Demonstrate Early Safety and Effectiveness of Implantable Medical Device for Minimally Invasive Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms

MINNEAPOLIS & NEW YORK, Nov 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- An implantable medical device used in the minimally invasive treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms,the Valiant(R) Thoracic Stent Graft...
Nov 18, 2010

Medtronic Announces Global Launch of New Heart Valve Repair Ring

Tricuspid Annuloplasty Ring is Designed to Adapt to the Heart's Natural Tricuspid Valve Acquired Through ATS Medical, New Ring Enhances Medtronic's Surgical Heart Valve Repair Portfolio

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 18, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced the global launch and first clinical use of the Tri-Ad(TM) Semi-Flexible Tricuspid Annuloplasty Ring for...
Nov 17, 2010

Medtronic Unveils EVARpro(R) Suite of Services to Streamline Clinical Use of Aortic Stent Grafts

New Offering Improves Pre-Case Planning, Procedural Efficiency and Patient Follow-Up

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Improving the efficiency of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR), Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), today introduced EVARpro(R), a suite of value-added...
Nov 16, 2010

Medtronic Completes Acquisition of Osteotech

Acquisition Expands Product Offering and Pipeline for Biologics Business

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Moving to expand its Biologics product offerings, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), announced today it has completed the acquisition of Osteotech,...
Nov 15, 2010

Medtronic Launches European Web Portal to Stimulate Medical Technology Innovation

Medtronic Eureka seeks partnership with innovating physicians to improve healthcare

TOLOCHENAZ, Switzerland, Nov 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic today launched Medtronic Eureka, a European web-based portal for medical technology innovation designed to help physicians and...
Nov 15, 2010

Physio-Control Introduces Next Generation of LIFENET System

New Features Offer Clinical and Operational Efficiencies for EMS and Hospital Teams

REDMOND, Wash., Nov 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Physio-Control, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic, Inc., (NYSE: MDT), announced today it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food...
Nov 15, 2010

Physio-Control and AirStrip Technologies Announce Partnership to Deliver Integrated Mobile Solutions

Innovative applications will allow clinicians to interact with patient ECG data in new ways

SAN ANTONIO & REDMOND, Wash., Nov 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Innovative new mobile cardiac monitoring solutions are on the horizon. At the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2010,...
Nov 14, 2010

Landmark Medtronic-Supported Study Shows CRT-D Reduced Mortality by 29 Percent in Mildly Symptomatic Heart Failure Patients

RAFT Clinical Trial First to Show Significantly Reduced Mortality in Mildly Symptomatic Patients Study Has Longest Follow-Up and Largest Patient Months of Experience of Any CRT Therapy Study

MINNEAPOLIS & CHICAGO, Nov 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced that the landmark RAFT (Resynchronization/Defibrillation for Ambulatory Heart Failure Trial)...
Nov 12, 2010

Medtronic to Announce Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2011

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 12, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced today it will report financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2011 on Tuesday, November 23,...
Nov 4, 2010

Medtronic Marks Bladder Health Awareness Month with National Women's Health Campaign

Educational Campaign Encourages Women to Seek Support for Bladder Control Issues

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In support of Bladder Health Awareness Month and the struggles 33 million Americans face year-round with bladder control issues, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:...
Nov 1, 2010

Medtronic Receives FDA Approval of Talent Captivia(R) System for Endovascular Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms

New Tip Capture Feature Enables Controlled Deployment and Precise Placement of Stent Graft During Minimally Invasive Procedure to Repair Body's Main Artery

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Advancing the minimally invasive treatment of aortic aneurysms, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), today announced approval by the U.S. Food and Drug...
Nov 1, 2010

Medtronic Introduces New Spinal Cord Stimulation Multi-Lead Trialing Cable for Enhanced Patient Screening Test

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 18, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic Inc. (NYSE: MDT), the leader in spinal cord stimulation for more than 25 years, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Oct 29, 2010

FDA Classifies Previous Field Action of Medtronic Surgical Device as Class I Recall

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the company's previous action related to the...
Oct 21, 2010

Medtronic Announces New Inflatable Bone Tamp for Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures

Kyphon Xpander(TM) II Inflatable Bone Tamp Is Latest Innovation in Minimally Invasive Treatment of Spinal Fractures

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Kyphon Xpander II Inflatable Bone Tamp (IBT) for the...
Oct 15, 2010

Medtronic Clinical Trial Receives FDA Approval to Evaluate New CoreValve(R) System for Aortic Valve Implantation

Investigational Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation System Part of Medtronic's Growing Portfolio for U.S. Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conditional approval for its Investigational Device Exemption (IDE)...
Oct 14, 2010

Medtronic Settles US Lawsuits on Sprint Fidelis Family of Defibrillation Leads

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to settle existing U.S. lawsuits relating to its Sprint Fidelis(R)...
Oct 13, 2010

American Bone Health, Medtronic and San Francisco Area Hospitals Join Forces to Raise Awareness of Spinal Fractures

First-Ever Spinal Fracture Awareness Walk and Health Fair Set for Nov. 14, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 13, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- To increase awareness of the debilitating effects of spinal fractures and the symptoms, causes and available treatments, American Bone Health;...
Oct 6, 2010

Medtronic Introduces the VERTEX SELECT(R) Reconstruction System Posted Screw Module

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced the U.S. launch of the VERTEX SELECT(R) Reconstruction System Posted Screw Module. The announcement was...
Oct 5, 2010

2010 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon "Global Heroes" Celebrate Accomplishment

Extraordinary Runners from Around the World Complete Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Events with Help from Medical Technology

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Twenty-four Medtronic Global Heroes, long-distance runners who benefit from medical technology, successfully completed either the Medtronic Twin Cities...
Oct 5, 2010

Medtronic Announces New Curette for Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced the launch of the new KYPHON(R) Express(TM) Curette for scraping or scoring bone in the spine, including...
Oct 1, 2010

Medtronic Extends Sponsorship of Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) and Twin Cities In Motion (formerly Twin Cities Marathon, Inc.) announced they have signed a letter of intent to continue...
Sep 28, 2010

Medtronic's Insertable Cardiac Monitor Documented Arrhythmias in Post-Heart Attack Patients

Reveal(R) Plus Study Results Published Today in Circulation

MINNEAPOLIS, Sep 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced the publication of results from a multicenter, prospective study that demonstrated that the company's Reveal(R)
Sep 28, 2010

Medtronic Advances Research on Drug-Eluting Balloons for Coronary and Peripheral Artery Disease

Data from 1,500-Patient IN.PACT(TM) Clinical Program Presented at TCT; First Patient Enrolled in European Study on Device's Use in SFA Disease

WASHINGTON, Sep 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Advancing research on drug-eluting balloons for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), today announced...

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