Quotes by Art Collins

“The major issue with Dr. Michelson is behind us, and it has now shifted from being a major risk to being a major opportunity,”

“The new product pipeline has never been stronger as we plan to introduce significant new therapies to treat major medical problems such as heart failure.”

“Looking ahead, we expect accelerating growth as an unprecedented number of new products are introduced during the first half of the next calendar year.”

“We believe that we are picking up the majority of whatever business Guidant couldnt fulfill because of their recall, and we continue to see good momentum going forward,”

“Looking ahead, Medtronic is exceptionally well-positioned to maintain its growth momentum, ... Significant investment in research and development promises to usher in a new era of medical technology, with continued advances in multi-chamber cardiac pacing, the increased use of device-biologic combinations, and the increasing role of information technology in transforming physician practice and patient care.”

“Right now if a Toyota (plant) came together, thered be 16 people fighting for them. Competition can be a good thing as long as it doesnt become destructive.”

“Its a challenge because of the way were organized. Nobodys elected to represent a region.”