Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) is among the first companies in Ireland to deliver medical supplies and devices to hospitals using drone delivery company Wing. Wing is operated by Google’s parent company, Alphabet. It has partnered with Apian, a U.K.-based healthcare and logistics company, to deliver certain Medtronic items to healthcare providers. The two companies are teaming […]
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Medtronic CFO Karen Parkhill departs for tech giant
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that Karen Parkhill intends to resign from her post as EVP and chief financial officer (CFO). Parkhill elected to resign from the medtech giant to accept the role of CFO for HP. She spent eight years at Medtronic, according to a news release. “It has been a pleasure to serve Medtronic […]
How Medtronic developed its latest automated insulin delivery systems
In 2011, Lou Lintereur says Medtronic began “getting more serious” about commercializing automated insulin delivery technology. This process started out simply and built up to the closed-loop technologies we know today, like the MiniMed 780G. However, in order to get there, the company needed engineers with a background in control systems. Lintereur, the company’s chief engineer for MiniMed 670G […]
The biggest stories from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2024 Scientific Sessions
The American Diabetes Association took to Orlando, Florida, the past few days for its 84th Scientific Sessions as optimism grows over diabetes tech. Topics covered included expanding technologies to the type 2 diabetes population (90% of people with diabetes), GLP-1 drugs, automation, broadening user bases and more. The usual big-hitters stepped up to the plate […]
Medtronic data shows reduced diabetes burdens with MiniMed 780G
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) today announced new study results highlighting the benefits of its MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system. New data shows how the system addresses hyperglycemia and nighttime burden to tackle the unique burdens and challenges of diabetes. Those include managing highs and meal-time management or carb-counting. The company said its latest data also mirrors […]
Medtronic partners with Merit Medical to market unipedicular balloon catheters
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) today announced it is partnering with Merit Medical Systems to offer an unipedicular, steerable balloon catheter. As part of the agreement, Medtronic will be responsible for all sales, marketing and distribution of the Kyphon KyphoFlex unipedicular balloon catheter. Merit will be responsible for other manufacturing aspects of the catheter, including quality and […]
The latest AI-powered cardiology devices you need to know
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming integral in advancing medtech, including devices to treat heart disease. Think AI-powered cardiology. AI-driven technologies could improve diagnostic capabilities, patient outcomes and clinical workflows. These technologies leverage machine learning algorithms and vast datasets to provide more accurate diagnoses and patient care. In cardiology, AI-powered devices are changing how heart conditions […]
Another Medtronic EVP is leaving the world’s largest device company
Medtronic EVP and Global Regions President Rob ten Hoedt is set to retire on June 28. Ten Hoedt — who is also a member of Medtronic’s Executive Committee — gave notice of his intent to retire from the world’s largest medical device company on June 1, Medtronic said in a single-sentence filing with the Securities […]
Medtronic launches Steerant aortic guidewire
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) today announced the launch of its Steerant aortic guidewire in the U.S. and Canada following the first patient cases. The medtech giant tailored Steerant to facilitate catheter placement and exchange during diagnostic or interventional aortic procedures. It designed the guidewire to support endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) procedures. Dr. […]
Providence Medical wins FDA nod for Corus navigation system with Medtronic StealthStation
Providence Medical Technology announced today that the FDA cleared the use of its Corus navigation access system for use in spinal surgery. Pleasanton, California-based Providence’s system provides navigation for its Corus Spinal System during spinal surgery. The company designed it to specifically work with the Medtronic StealthStation for posterior spinal fusion procedures. Corus navigation helps […]
Medtronic confirms global layoffs
Medtronic today confirmed a global layoffs first reported last month by MassDevice. At the time, a spokesperson for the world’s largest medical device company declined to confirm the Medtronic layoffs when asked, only saying “Medtronic continually evaluates its operations and aligns our resources with our highest strategic priorities.” Today, the company reiterated that messaging, adding […]
