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Medtronic Product Wins Medical Device Excellence Award

Posted on: Wednesday, 6 September 2006, 09:00 CDT

Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that the company was named a 2006 Medical Device Excellence Award (MDEA) Silver Award winner for excellence in medical device design for its Straightshot(R) M4 Microdebrider, manufactured by the company's Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) business unit. The Straightshot M4 Microdebrider is an ergonomically designed, powered handpiece for sinus, nasal and laryngeal surgery. It is used to treat chronic sinusitis, reduce nasal obstructions, perform tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies, and remove benign and malignant tumors in the airway around the vocal cords.

The Straightshot M4 has an innovative rotating design that facilitates simple, intraoperative blade tip rotation. Previously, there was no powered ENT microdebrider system that enabled surgeons to rotate only the tip of a curved blade in complex anatomy such as the nose and throat. This unique feature is designed to allow surgeons to perform medial and lateral cutting in the frontal sinuses, a more complete removal of polyps and mucin in the maxillary sinuses, and improves access to target tissue in the lateral and posterior areas of the airway. Additionally, the sculpted shape of the Straightshot M4 accommodates multiple hand positions and provides ergonomic comfort for surgeons with large or small hands.

With better, more comfortable access to sinus and airway anatomy, surgeons can perform a more precise, complete removal of obstructive or diseased tissue and help improve patient outcomes in chronic sinusitis and airway tumor surgery.

MDEA is a worldwide competition in which winning entries are chosen on the basis of the innovative use of materials or processes and design and engineering features that enhance the ability of medical professionals to provide healthcare, offer improved patient benefits, and better overall delivery of care.

About Medtronic's ENT Business Unit

Located in Jacksonville, Fla., the ENT business at Medtronic (www.MedtronicENT.com) is a leading developer and manufacturer of products to treat diseases of the ear, nose and throat (ENT).

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.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 28, 2006. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.

Source: Business Wire

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