CLARENCE, N.Y., Feb 22, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Greatbatch Medical announced today that it has signed a five-year
agreement with Boston Scientific's Cardiology, Rhythm and Vascular
Group. The agreement is effective immediately.
This agreement replaces the previous contract between the two companies,
and expands the depth of the relationship by adding multiple new product
lines to the agreement--highlighting the value of our partnership.
"We are excited to extend our relationship with Boston Scientific," said
Mauricio Arellano, president, Greatbatch Medical. "Being able to
continue and grow our partnership is a direct result of our
diversification strategy, which has enabled us to offer our strategic
partners, like Boston Scientific, a broader product portfolio."
Greatbatch Medical and Boston Scientific have additional agreements
pertaining to other products and systems. Those contracts remain in
place and have not been impacted by this agreement.
About Greatbatch Medical
Greatbatch Medical is part of the Greatbatch, Inc. (NYSE:GB) family of
brands. Greatbatch Medical is committed to the design and manufacture of
critical technologies used in medical devices for the cardiology,
neurology, vascular and orthopaedic markets. To learn more about
Greatbatch Medical, please visit www.greatbatchmedical.com.
About Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of
medical devices whose products are used in a broad range of
interventional medical specialties. For more information, please visit: www.bostonscientific.com.

SOURCE: Greatbatch Medical
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