Medtronic's first office building and manufacturing facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Medtronic was founded in 1949 by Earl E. Bakken and the late Palmer J. Hermundslie.

Since developing the first wearable external cardiac pacemaker in 1957 and manufacturing the first reliable long-term implantable pacing system in 1960, Medtronic has been the world's leading producer of pacing technology. Today, Medtronic is the world's leading medical technology company, providing lifelong solutions for people with chronic disease. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, our operations are primarily focused on providing therapeutic, diagnostic, and monitoring systems for cardiovascular, neurological, diabetes, spinal, and ear, nose and throat markets.

Medtronic's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MDT.

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