MEDTRONIC
Medtronic laying off 220 workers 
Medtronic Inc. is restructuring its cardiac rhythm disease management division and is laying off about 220 workers.
By Associated Press , May 03, 2012
Northwest Minnesota bear study digs into details
It’s too early to draw conclusions, but preliminary evidence suggests bears could establish populations farther south and west in Minnesota than researchers initially thought.
By Brad Dokken , April 22, 2012
Insulin pump maker identified after hacking talk
When Jay Radcliffe revealed three weeks ago that he'd found serious security holes in a popular type of insulin pump that diabetics wear, he kept two important details secret: the pump maker's name, and the specific technique he used to hack the device. Today he identified the company — Medtronic Inc. — in an effort to apply public pressure to fix the vulnerabilities.
By Jordan Robertson , August 25, 2011
Medtronic CEO to stay on until replacement named
The outgoing chief executive of Medtronic is telling employees he will continue to lead the medical device manufacturer as its board of directors continues the search for a replacement.
By Associated Press , May 02, 2011
Medtronic to lay off at least 270 in Twin Cities this week
The layoffs are part of Medtronic's larger restructuring plan announced in February.
By Associated Press , April 28, 2011
Study: Conflicts common among those crafting heart guidelines
A new study of nearly 500 individuals who were involved in crafting treatment guidelines for many heart conditions found that more than half reported a financial conflict of interest involving drug companies and medical technology firms.
By Janet Moore , March 30, 2011
Hibernating sow bear found with two cubs in Crow Wing State Park
in Crow Wing State ParkAbout 40 people descended upon Crow Wing State Park on a mild afternoon to get a look at a hibernating female bear — with the possibility that, at some point during her long winter’s nap, she had given birth. That’s not unusual at all for black bears.
By Brian Peterson , March 13, 2011
UPDATE: Minnesota-based Medtronic to eliminate 1,500 to 2,000 jobs
UPDATED 10:57 A.M.The Minneapolis-based device maker has scaled back its earnings estimates twice in the past year, as hospital belt-tightening and unemployment have decreased medical procedures across the U.S.
By Matthrew Perrone , February 22, 2011
Medtronic to settle Sprint Fidelis suits for $268 million
Medtronic says it has agreed to pay $268 million to settle U.S. lawsuits and claims related to its Sprint Fidelis family of defibrillation leads which it recalled three years ago.
By Associated Press , October 14, 2010
FDA: Medtronic brain stimulator missed study goal
The Food and Drug Administration said today a nerve stimulating implant from Minneapolis-based Medtronic failed to significantly reduce seizures in epilepsy patients. The stock was trading down this morning on the NYSE.
By Matthew Perrone , March 10, 2010
Medtronic defibrillator stops bullet
Doctors in Florida say the 61-year-old unidentified man had an implantable cardiac defibrillator to prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
By Associated Press , October 07, 2009
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