(NYSE: MDT) is a medical device giant that has generated billions of dollars in earnings over time thanks to its diabetes, cardiovascular, neuroscience, and medical-surgical platforms. The company's growth stagnated in recent years, though, so management set out on a path to transform the business -- with a focus on efficiency and investing in high-growth areas.

However, the medical device leader's share price hasn't yet begun to reflect the company's positive moves. In fact, the stock hasn't done much this year, rising about 1.2%. Considering all this, is Medtronic a buy today, or would it be better to avoid the stock and seek out other opportunities? Motley Fool contributors Adria Cimino and Keith Speights offer their bull and bear cases.

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