News Release For Immediate Distribution May 1, 2005 May 1, 2005: Medtronic, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and FHC, Inc. of Bowdoinham, Maine, announce the collaboration of technical support for the Medtronic LeadpointTM MER System, an integrated microelectrode targeting solution for neurosurgical implant procedures. FHC will provide technical support for all of Medtronic's LeadpointTM MER Systems in the United States through its new center located in Western Pennsylvania. In addition to having technicians available for phone inquiries from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST at 877-588-1249 Monday through Friday, in-service engineers will assist customers with on-site support and training. FHC support will include maintenance agreements and repairs for new and existing systems. FHC, Inc. is the manufacturer of microTargeting® electrodes and related devices and is a fully regulated medical device company certified as ISO 13485:2003. FHC was founded on a philosophy of innovative collaboration and customer driven solutions. Medtronic, Inc. is the world's leading medical technology company providing lifelong solutions for people with chronic disease. For further information, please contact: Medtronic: Alan J. Schaefer Medtronic Movement Disorders Senior Product Specialist Micro Electrode Recording Solutions Tel: 973-728-7800 Fax: 973-728-9010 E-mail:alan.schaefer@medtronic.com FHC, Inc.: Customer and Technical Service FHC, Inc. Tel: 1-800-326-2905, or 207-666-8190 Fax: 207-666-8292