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U. ZOLL offers a
limited-lifetime guarantee for the plastic housing, should it break.

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ZOLL received 510(k)
marketing clearance from the U. The AED Pro fits directly
between these two products because it is flexible enough to meet
requirements in tiered systems that include both BLS - and ALS-trained
personnel. RescueNet(TM) is an integrated data
management system that centralizes information and helps EMS
organizations improve quality of service, patient care, operational
efficiency , and agency compliance. AED Pro,
CPR-D-padz, M Series, RescueNet, and RescueNet Field Data are
trademarks of ZOLL Medical Corporation.

Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers

REDMOND, Wash. (NYSE:MDT ) today announced that it is voluntarily
recalling a limited number of LIFEPAK(R) 500 automated external
defibrillators (AEDs). The company
will update or upgrade customer devices at no charge by March 31,
2005.

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The AED Pro
converts the compression data from the CPR-D-padz and provides visual
and audible feedback, as needed.
ZOLL has operations in the United States, Canada, the United
Kingdom , Germany, France, The Netherlands, Australia, and Austria., headquartered in Minneapolis, is the world 's
leading medical technology company, providing lifelong solutions for
people with chronic disease .

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FDA Granted Marketing Clearance This Week

ZOLL Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: ZOLL), a manufacturer of
resuscitation devices and software solutions, announced today that it
has expanded its line of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) with
the introduction of the ZOLL AED Pro(TM).);
and a manual-only model, priced at $3,595 (U.

TSI Implements Early Defibrillation Program to Protect Health and Safety of Members and Employees

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Mr. All trademarks are property of their
respective owners .
Many U." New England Journal of Medicine 1999;
343:1355-1361.medtronic.

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Because such statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ
materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements.com/500 to determine if their device is included in
the action.
Medtronic is voluntarily recalling the affected AEDs.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been apprised of this action.com

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2004.

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Business Editors/Medical Editors

CHELMSFORD, Mass. Today, fewer than five percent of sudden cardiac arrest
victims survive, largely because defibrillators do not get to them in
time.

This category deals specifically with ambulance and fire truck manufacturers , and equipment suppliers.

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With
superior plastics and a solid overmolding, the AED Pro is the only AED
in the industry to pass a 1.
ZOLL plans to offer the AED Pro in three models: Semi-automatic
for BLS providers, priced at $3,595 (U. ZOLL is a registered trademark
of ZOLL Medical Corporation . Louisiana, Rhode Island, Illinois and New
York have passed or implemented legislation mandating the placement of
AEDs in health clubs within the current year.

Medtronic Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Monophasic LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillators

Medtronic distributed notices via certified mail on Feb. Only certain monophasic LIFEPAK 500 AEDs manufactured in
1997 are included in this action.

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These new features
include ECG monitoring with standard ECG electrodes; combined AED
capability with manual defibrillation, with controlled access for ALS
users; and unmatched ruggedness and durability."
In 2004, ZOLL estimates that 7,500 defibrillators with similar
functionality to the AED Pro were sold worldwide. With
products for pacing, defibrillation, circulation, ventilation , and
fluid resuscitation, ZOLL provides a comprehensive set of technologies
that can help clinicians , EMS professionals, and lay rescuers
resuscitate sudden cardiac arrest or trauma victims.S.

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S. In
addition, any hospital can utilize the AED Pro for early
defibrillation programs, contingent upon locations, training levels of
responders, and specific institutional requirements. The display can also be used to
monitor a patient's ECG when using inexpensive ECG electrodes. The AED Pro is the only professional
defibrillator that uses ZOLL's CPR-D-padz(TM) electrode that
accurately measures chest compressions during CPR.); semi-automatic with a
manual override capability for BLS and ALS , priced at $3,795 (U. TSI has deployed Philips HeartStart OnSite
Defibrillators in all 137 of the network's New York Sports Clubs,
Boston Sports Clubs, Washington Sports Clubs and Philadelphia Sports
Clubs locations, as well as in their New York corporate office.
The LIFEPAK 500 is used by first responders such as firefighters,
police and others trained in CPR/AED use and are first to arrive at
the scene of a cardiac incident but do not have significant medical
training.

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Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements include, but are not limited to, the prompt market
acceptance of the AED Pro, the ability of the ZOLL sales force to
market successfully multiple resuscitation products, and those factors
discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in ZOLL's Annual
Report on Form 10-K/A filed on December 23, 2004.
Defibrillators provide treatment for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA),
a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming 340,000 lives
each year. 3, 2005,
to customers who purchased AEDs in this group of devices. Its internet address is
www.

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Packer also added, "Revenue from the AED Pro will ramp up over
time and will not have an immediate effect on the second quarter ."
The AED Pro's 2-button functionality and intuitive interface make
it relatively easy to use for infrequent rescuers.), which is suited for
skilled users such as physicians.

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This
feature makes the AED Pro useful when users have a need to monitor
non-cardiac arrest patients.S.mysportsclubs .----

Fewer than 2,000 devices are affected worldwide

Medtronic, Inc. The affected AEDs may remain in service, and customers are
currently being contacted with recommendations for use and replacement
schedules. The FDA defines Class
I as a situation in which there is reasonable probability that the use
of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health
consequences or death.

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ZOLL Medical Corporation Introduces New AED Product for Professional Rescuers; Three Models of AED Pro Broaden Offerings to EMS and Hospital Markets

S.
The AED Pro offers advanced capabilities for Basic Life Support
(BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) users.(1) TSI has trained 1,300 employees on AED
use and CPR, to ensure that they are fully prepared should an
emergency arise in any of their clubs or in their headquarters. This action
does not affect any other LIFEPAK 500 AEDs currently produced, or any
other LIFEPAK product.

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5-meter drop test. ZOLL will be
positioning the AED Pro at ALS/BLS tiered-response systems in what it
views as the North American Pre-hospital and International markets. Only ZOLL offers a complete
information management solution that is available and deployed in
hundreds of EMS organizations today. ZOLL also designs
and markets software that automates the documentation and management
of both clinical and non-clinical data. All rights reserved. In addition, the HeartStart OnSite
Defibrillator can be used on infants and small children when equipped
with specially designed infant/child pads, which reduce the amount of
energy delivered by the defibrillator to a more appropriate level.

About Town Sports International

New York-based Town Sports International is a leading owner and
operator of fitness clubs in the Northeast and mid -Atlantic region of
the United States.

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The AED Pro's design will also allow
for a variety of battery options, including rechargeable and
disposable lithium batteries, as well as lead-acid batteries .S.

The AED may continue to display a "connect
electrodes" message and may not analyze the patient's heart rhythm
even when the electrodes are properly connected.
Medtronic has received 54 incident reports with this specific
group of LIFEPAK 500 AEDs, including eight instances where it may have
prevented patient resuscitation, which corresponds to less than 1
percent of patient uses.

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Packer, President and Chief Executive Officer of ZOLL.

About ZOLL Medical Corporation

ZOLL Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: ZOLL) is committed to developing
technologies that help advance the practice of resuscitation.
With direct operations, international offices, and business partners
in all of the world's major markets, ZOLL markets and sells its
products in more than 140 countries ."
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed
that a person is at slightly greater risk for experiencing SCA during
and after vigorous exercise. Customers with further questions
about this issue should call 1-877-873-7630 or visit
www.

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Developed for extreme environments , the AED Pro has an outer
housing made of a polycarbonate-siloxane resin--the same material used
in professional football helmets--making it extremely durable. This new
design allows the AED Pro to perform in harsh weather and other
extreme conditions that professional rescuers encounter every day.
"The AED Pro offers more sophisticated functionality and
durability than typical AEDs for first responders and lay rescuers,"
said Richard A.
However, this introduction is the beginning of a strong flow of new
defibrillation products from ZOLL that are designed to advance the
practice of resuscitation, and help rescuers save lives that would
otherwise be lost. TSI recently completed
installation of the AEDs, well ahead of a New York state law which
will require AEDs in all sports clubs with more than 500 members by
July 2005.
"With 360,000 members and 7,000 employees, it is imperative that
we provide the safest environment possible," said Randy Stephen, TSI's
Chief Operating Officer. "Though we hope to never have to use an AED,
we know the HeartStart Defibrillator, and our staff, will be ready to
respond in the event that sudden cardiac arrest strikes.
The HeartStart OnSite's clear, calm voice commands guide the
responder through every step of the defibrillation process, even
reminding them to call for emergency help. The U.

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"Triggering of Sudden Death from Cardiac
Causes by Vigorous Exertion.
FDA classified this action as a Class I recall .

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Food and Drug Administration for the
AED Pro earlier this week, and the company plans to begin shipments in
March. This new product allows
ZOLL to build further on the success of the AED Plus(TM) and the M
Series(TM) in the EMS and hospital markets.S. states are taking the steps to make AEDs mandatory in a
myriad of public places. After 10 minutes, few attempts at resuscitation are
successful.

Defibrillators treat the most common cause of SCA, a
condition called ventricular fibrillation, in which the heart's
electrical activity becomes disorganized and the heart pumps little or
no blood . Actual results may differ
materially from anticipated results.

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Certain statements contained in this press release, including
statements regarding the anticipated development of ZOLL's business ,
potential sales levels and overall market for the AED Pro, its ability
to differentiate its products from others on the market, and other
statements contained herein regarding matters that are not historical
facts, are "forward-looking" statements (as defined in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995).

(C) 2005 ZOLL Medical Corporation. It even provides voice
coaching for adult and infant/child CPR, with instructions and audio
cues for each breath, as well as the appropriate number, rate and
depth of chest compressions. In addition to New York Sports Clubs, Town Sports
operates under the brand names of Boston Sports Clubs, Washington
Sports Clubs and Philadelphia Sports Clubs with 137clubs and more than
360,000 members.com

Reference:

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Medtronic, Inc.

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In addition, data from the AED Pro can be transferred easily to
ZOLL's range of RescueNet Field Data (TM) software options, allowing
plug-and-play compatibility across ZOLL's defibrillation and
data -collection products.

Business Editors/Fitness Writers/Health Editors

NEW YORK----

Northeast's Largest Health Club Network Implements AED Program
using Philips HeartStart Defibrillators

Town Sports International (TSI), the Northeast's largest health
club network, announced today that it is providing a safer environment
for its members and employees by installing automated external
defibrillators (AEDs). For each minute that passes before defibrillation therapy
reaches a victim, the chance for survival decreases by about 10
percent. In addition, a recently completed theoretical
engineering analysis estimates that this issue may occur on up to 8
percent of patients.

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The AED Pro also has an IPX5 rating for water resistance, which is the
same rating for electronics used in the boating industry.S. These
choices provide EMS agencies and hospitals with easy system
integration and management. Albert CM et al. Failure to analyze
the patient's heart rhythm will inhibit defibrillation, if it is
needed. This action affects 1,924 first -generation LIFEPAK 500 AEDs
that were manufactured in 1997, which represents approximately 1
percent of LIFEPAK 500 AEDs currently in use worldwide.medtronic-ers.

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Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 -4105.

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"By including these features in an AED, ZOLL provides emergency
personnel with more advanced treatment tools. The AED Pro also
incorporates a high-resolution display that provides operating
information for defibrillation. AEDs are not currently required in any of the other states
in which TSI operates fitness clubs. For more information on TSI visit
www.