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): January 23, 2006

Medtronic, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Minnesota
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-7707		41-0793183
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
710 Medtronic Parkway
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
(763) 514-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On January 23, 2006, Medtronic, Inc. issued the press release filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

	(a)		Financial statements: None.
	(b)		Pro forma financial information: None.
	(c)		Exhibits:

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated January 23, 2006.

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 January 23, 2006