Visualase, Inc. Acquired By Medtronic,

MINNEAPOLIS - July 28, 2014 - Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Visualase, Inc., a privately held company based in Houston, TX, that develops and markets an FDA-approved MRI-guided laser and image guided system for minimally invasive neurosurgeries, including surgical thermal ablation. Medtronic will add Visualase's MRI-guided laser ablation system to its portfolio of therapies for treating neurological conditions within its Surgical Technologies business and will integrate the technology into its broader neuroscience offerings. The acquisition of Visualase is another example of Medtronic's ongoing investment in technology and commitment to innovation across the entire surgical care continuum as the company strives to become the partner of choice for neurosurgeons and neuroscience centers around the world. For more information, please go to: http://www.medtronic.com/for-healthcare-professionals/products-therapies/neurological/laser-ablation/visualase/