Medtronic Stent Expected to Be Approved

October 4, 2007

(AP) -- U.S. doctors haven't seen a new drug-coated stent heart device for years, but that could change soon if the Endeavor stent from Medtronic Inc. wins U.S. regulatory approval. The Minneapolis-based company expects approval by the end of this year.

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