Medtronic was founded in 1949 and went public in 1960 (NYSE: MDT). Today, Medtronic is a world leader in medical technology. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, their operations are primarily focused on providing leading therapeutic, diagnostic, and monitoring system solutions.

Medtronic currently manufactures two popular AEDs: the LIFEPAK® 500 and the LIFEPAK CR® Plus. The LIFEPAK® 500 AED is one of the most widely deployed devices in EMS vehicles.