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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 16, 2005

Medtronic, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Minnesota		1-7707		41-0793183
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
710 Medtronic Parkway Minneapolis, Minnesota				55432
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (763) 514-4000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

     On November 16, 2005, Medtronic, Inc. issued a press release announcing its fiscal 2006 second quarter financial results. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (c) Exhibit 99.1       Press release of Medtronic, Inc. dated November 16, 2005.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Medtronic, Inc.
Form 8-K Current Report

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press release dated November 16, 2005