Medtronic Announces CE Mark of ReDuX Plier Instrument

Medtronic, Inc.

announced today the CE Mark and the European launch of the ReDuX(TM) Plier, a new instrument specially designed for use during osteotomies. With the launch of this first specially-designed surgical instrument in the spinal orthopaedic industry, physicians in the European community may now perform a more controlled osteotomy closure for people with a severe form of spinal curvature. ReDuX Plier is available for use across Europe. The product is not commercially available in the United States at this time.