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Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of Two Deep Brain Stimulation Devices That Offer Programming Advances and New Tools for Patients with Movement Disorders
Medtronic, 05/22/09

Medtronic, Inc. announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Activa RC and Activa PC, the most innovative deep brain stimulation devices available for the treatment of the symptoms of advanced Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. Medtronic DBS Therapy delivers small electrical pulses to precisely targeted areas within one or both sides of the brain to help patients achieve greater control over disabling body movements. The new devices will be available in the United States in June.

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