Medtronic believes in the power of medical technology to improve lives. In 1949 their cofounder and his brother in-law with a small team invented the first battery-powered pacemaker. Today, they are among the leading healthcare innovations in the world. With operations in 150 countries, their products treat 70 + health conditions and include cardiac devices, cranial and spine robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and many more.