The company is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was established in 1976 as a producer of bi-leaflet implantable mechanical heart valves. The innovative design of the company is now known as the “gold standard” of all mechanical heart valves.
St. Jude Medical grew to become a global leader in the industry since it acquired Pacesetter in 1994. The acquisition was strategic because it has widened its product portfolio.
For six consecutive years now, St. Jude Medical was listed by Fortune Magazine as one of America’s Most Admired Companies. The company made it to the Fortune 500 for the first time in 2010.