MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2006--Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) announces the worldwide use of over 2.5 million TSRH(R) Spinal System implants. In 1987, Medtronic's collaboration with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children to develop a system to treat scoliosis led to the development of the TSRH Spinal System, a hook, rod and screw system used in difficult spinal procedures. Since then, the TSRH System has evolved into one of the most popular systems on the market.
