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Apr 19, 2011

Medtronic Introduces the MARROWMAX(TM) Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle Kit

Product complements Medtronic's Biologics and bone grafting portfolio

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Apr 19, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Expanding its leading bone grafting portfolio, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced the U.S. launch of the MARROWMAX(TM) Bone Marrow...
Apr 18, 2011

Medtronic Launches New, Enhanced Midas Rex e-Institute(R) Website for Residents, Surgeons, and Healthcare Staff

New Site Offers Unrestricted Access to Interactive Learning

MINNEAPOLIS, Apr 18, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc.(NYSE: MDT) today announced the launch of its new Midas Rex e-Institute(R) website (www.e-institute.com), an enhanced web portal for...
Apr 11, 2011

Medtronic Launches More Accurate and Comfortable Sensor to Help Improve Glucose Contro

Enlite(TM) SensorAvailable to Diabetes Patients for Continuous Glucose Monitoring in More Than 35 Countries

MINNEAPOLIS, Apr 11, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announces the launch of Enlite(TM) Sensor, the newest and most advanced glucose sensor for continuous glucose monitoring...
Apr 7, 2011

Medtronic to Form a Single, Unified U.S. Cardiac and Vascular Group Sales Organization

New Structure Uniquely Positions Medtronic to Maintain Focus on Clinicians While Addressing the Needs of Cardiac and Vascular-focused Hospital Administrators

MINNEAPOLIS, Apr 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Responding to the challenges hospitals face in the changing healthcare environment, as well as the increasing importance of the hospital administrator...
Apr 4, 2011

Medtronic Resolute(R) Drug-Eluting Stent Delivers Compelling Clinical Outcomes in Major Studies

Across Spectrum of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease, Novel Heart Device Shows Strong Results at One Year in RESOLUTE US and Two Years in RESOLUTE All Comers

NEW ORLEANS, Apr 04, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Results of two major clinical studies presented at ACC.11 - the 60th Annual Scientific Session & Expo of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) -...
Apr 4, 2011

Medtronic Announces Mac Compatibility for CareLink(R) Personal Therapy Management Software for Diabetes

Software Helps Users Identify Low and High Glucose Levels

MINNEAPOLIS, Apr 04, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. today announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and the market launch of CareLink(R) Personal 5.4 Therapy Management...
Apr 4, 2011

Landmark IMPROVE HF Study Shows Adherence to Outpatient Quality Measures Associated with Improved Survival in Heart Failure Patients

Study Published Today in Circulation is the First to Assess the Correlation of Seven Heart Failure Process-Based Quality Measures with Clinical Outcomes

MINNEAPOLIS, Apr 04, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Results from the largest U.S. outpatient heart failure clinical study, published today in the journal Circulation and funded by Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:...
Apr 1, 2011

Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of InterStim(R) Therapy for Bowel Control

Unique Sacral Nerve Stimulation Therapy Now Available for Treatment of Chronic Fecal Incontinence

MINNEAPOLIS, Apr 01, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of InterStim(R) Therapy for Bowel Control. InterStim...
Mar 28, 2011

Medtronic to Unveil Pivotal U.S. Data on Resolute(R) Drug-Eluting Stent at ACC.11

Late-Breaking Clinical Trials Feature One-Year Results of RESOLUTE US Study; Latest Evidence from Comprehensive Research Program Completes FDA Approval Submission

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), today announced the imminent release of the pivotal U.S. data on its Resolute(R) drug-eluting stent (DES) at ACC.11, the 60th
Mar 28, 2011

Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of Protecta(TM) Implantable Defibrillators That Reduce Inappropriate Shocks

New Implantable Cardiac Devices with SmartShock(TM) Technology Enhance Patient Quality of Life

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the Protecta(TM)portfolio of implantable...
Mar 24, 2011

Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of Consulta(R) and Syncra(TM) Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Pacemaker (CRT-P) Systems

CRT Innovation is the First to Offer Exclusive OptiVol(R) Fluid Status Monitoring with Complete Remote Follow-Up for Proactive Heart Failure Management

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 24, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its Consulta(R) and Syncra(TM) cardiac...
Mar 16, 2011

Medtronic Announces Launch of Activa(R) SC Deep Brain Stimulation System

Single-Channel Device Completes Medtronic's Advanced Activa(R) Therapy Portfolio for Patients with Movement Disorders

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- With the first U.S. implant of its new Activa SC neurostimulator for deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced...
Mar 14, 2011

Medtronic Announces Global Launch of New Heart Valve Repair Ring Designed to Adapt to Heart's Natural Valve

NewRemodeling Ring Enhances Medtronic's Surgical Heart Valve Repair Portfolio

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 14, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced the global launch of a new tricuspid ring for the treatment of tricuspid valve disease. Called the Contour...
Mar 14, 2011

Medtronic Pledges $1 Million to Relief Efforts in Japan

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 14, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced today that it is pledging a total of $1 million (U.S.) in direct grants, employee matching grants and product...
Mar 11, 2011

Medtronic CFO Gary Ellis to Speak at Barclays Capital 2011 Global Healthcare Conference

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 11, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), the world's leading medical technology company, today announced it will participate in the annual Barclays Capital 2011...
Mar 10, 2011

Medtronic Introduces the ATLANTIS VISION(R) ELITE Anterior Cervical Plate System

Offering Surgeons A New Plate Design To Treat The Cervical Spine

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Mar 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Continuing its leadership in cervical spine medical device therapies, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced the U.S. launch of the ATLANTIS...
Mar 10, 2011

Medtronic Announces Public Offering of Senior Notes

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced a registered offering of $500 million of its 2.625% Senior Notes due 2016 and $500 million of its 4.125%...
Mar 10, 2011

Medtronic Introduces VERTEX SELECT(R) CHROMALOY(TM) Plus Rods

Offering Surgeons An Additional Rod Material Option To Treat The Occipitocervical and Upper-Thoracic Spine

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Mar 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Continuing its leadership in cervical spine medical device therapies, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced the U.S. launch of VERTEX...
Mar 9, 2011

Medtronic Resolves FDA Warning Letters

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has informed the company that issues noted in two warning...
Mar 9, 2011

Medtronic Inaugurates Its New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Singapore

Facility established to meet the increase in demand for high quality cardiac devices in Asia

SINGAPORE, Mar 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Medtronic, Inc., the global medical technology leader, announced today the official opening of its new manufacturing facility, Medtronic Singapore...
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...

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