Medtronic
Medtronic
Medtronic (pronounced med-TROH-nik) is a multinational medical device company. It is one of the world's largest medical equipment development companies.
Etymology
The name "Medtronic" is a portmanteau of the words "medical" and "electronic", reflecting the company's focus on medical technology.
History
Medtronic was founded in 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by Earl Bakken and his brother-in-law, Palmer Hermundslie. The company initially focused on repairing medical equipment before shifting to the development and manufacturing of medical devices.
Products and Services
Medtronic's products and services include devices and therapies to treat more than 30 chronic diseases, including heart failure, Parkinson's disease, urinary incontinence, Down's syndrome, obesity, chronic pain, spinal disorders, and diabetes.
Related Terms
- Medical Device: An instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article that is used to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease or other conditions.
- Chronic Disease: A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured.
- Parkinson's Disease: A long-term degenerative disorder of the nervous system that mainly affects the motor system.
- Diabetes: A group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period of time.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medtronic
- Wikipedia's article - Medtronic
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