UPDATE 1-Medtronic profit meets expectations; Covidien deal on track
November 18, 2014 at 08:19 AM EST
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc posted a quarterly profit that was in line with analyst expectations, helped by sales of new heart devices, and said its $42.9 billion acquisition of hospital products maker Covidien Plc remains on track to close early next year.
