Medtronic neurological interventional disposable and implantable supplies (neuro balloons, catheters, coils, guidewires, and pipelines) are used to treat neurovascular diseases such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, and stroke.

This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for medical supplies or medical services necessary for the delivery of care and treatment at medical, dental, or veterinary teaching facilities utilized by SIU or U of I (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b-5)) Medtronic implant and supplies have to do with direct patient care. Without access to these specific supplies the hospital would not be able to offer surgical procedures and care that would drive patients elsewhere and result in a loss of revenue to the Hospital.