Medtronic Product Wins Medical Device Excellence Award; Straightshot(R) M4 Microdebrider Offers Better Design for Surgeons and Helps Improve Patient Outcomes.MINNEAPOLIS -- Medtronic (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MDT MDT abbr. Mountain Daylight Time MDT (in the US and Canada) Mountain Daylight Time MDT n abbr (US) (= mountain daylight time) → ) announced today that the company was named a 2006 Medical Device Excellence Award (MDEA MDEA 3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-Ethylamphetamine (empathogenic/psychedelic drug closely related to MDMA) MDEA Master Data Exchange Agreement MDEA Methyl Di-Ethyl Amine ) 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 ENT ears, nose, and throat (otorhinolaryngology). ENT abbr. ear, nose, and throat ENT ear, nose and throat. ENT Ears, nose & throat; formally, otorhinolaryngology ) business unit. The Straightshot M4 Microdebrider is an ergonomically designed, powered handpiece for sinus, nasal and laryngeal laryngeal /lar·yn·ge·al/ (lah-rin´je-al) pertaining to the larynx. la·ryn·geal or la·ryn·gal adj. Of, relating to, affecting, or near the larynx. 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 Polyps A tumor with a small flap that attaches itself to the wall of various vascular organs such as the nose, uterus and rectum. Polyps bleed easily, and if they are suspected to be cancerous they should be surgically removed. and mucin mucin: see glycoprotein. in the maxillary sinuses, and improves access to target tissue in the lateral and posterior areas of the airway. Additionally, the sculpted sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: 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. |
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