EXHIBIT 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
33-39987, 33-56728, and 333-39726 on Form S-8 of our reports dated October 11,
2006, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule of
Possis Medical, Inc. and subsidiaries, and management's report on the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting appearing in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Possis Medical, Inc. and subsidiaries for the year
ended July 31, 2006.

Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 13, 2006


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