Medtronic announced results from a survey indicating that AI and VR could help reduce disparities in access to surgical expertise. The medtech giant sought to understand the perspectives of U.S. surgeons through its State of Surgery survey. Responses indicated that digital solutions could improve both the quality and reach of care, both nationally and globally. […]
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Medtronic launches Avalus Ultra valve in Europe
Medtronic announced that it launched the Avalus Ultra bioprosthesis valve in Western Europe. Dr. Michael Borger and his team successfully conducted the first implantation of the Avalus Ultra in Western Europe last week. Two aortic valve replacements took place through minimally invasive access at the Heart Center in Leipzig, Germany. The medtech giant announced the European […]
Medtronic recalls some MiniMed automated insulin delivery systems with battery issues
Medtronic faces a serious recall related to battery issues with its automated insulin delivery systems. Our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News, reports today that the company issued a voluntary recall warning of battery issues with its MiniMed 600 and 700 series insulin pumps. The medtech giant identified an issue in which physical impact to the […]
The top 10 connected health stories of the year so far
The shift to more connected health isn’t showing signs of slowing down, and medtech continues to play a significant role. Especially in the United States, there is still a need for reforms in how healthcare is delivered and paid for to enable more remote delivery of healthcare monitoring and therapies. Nevertheless, the medtech behind connected […]
The top 10 neurotech stories of the year so far
Across medtech, companies have continued to innovate through the first nine months of 2024, and that rings especially true in the neurotech space. Regulatory achievements, mergers and acquisitions, significant fundraising and more within neurotech have all been topics that garnered the interest of the MassDevice readers so far this year. We even have lists of some […]
The top 10 surgical robotics stories of the year so far
Surgical robotics has been a hot topic within the medtech space, and it doesn’t seem like it’s stopping any time soon. Over the course of 2024, we’ve seen all kinds of stories across surgical robotics. From regulatory nods and product launches to recalls and warning letters, plus some M&A in between, the surgical robotics space […]
Medtronic Structural Heart CMO to retire, successor named
Dr. Jeffrey Popma, the chief medical officer for the Structural Heart business unit at Medtronic , plans to retire, company officials say. Nina Goodheart, SVP and president of Structural Heart and Aortic at Medtronic, shared the news in a post on LinkedIn. Goodheart said Popma intends to retire, effective Nov. 1, to join the Cardiovascular […]
Medtronic launches VitalFlow ECMO system
Medtronic today announced the launch of the VitalFlow extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system. The world’s largest medtech company acquired the technology by purchasing MC3 Cardiopulmonary in March. Medtronic described the deal as the culmination of MC3’s eight-year partnership and distribution agreement with the Medtronic Cardiac Surgery business. The partnership resulted in the introduction of seven […]
Medtronic renal denervation system recognized on ‘Change the World’ list
Medtronic announced today that Fortune named it to its 2024 “Change the World” list for its Symplicity blood pressure procedure. The annual list showcases companies making a difference to combat global issues and drive positive social or environmental change, Medtronic says. Medtronic received recognition for its Symplicity procedure, which utilizes the Symplicity Spyral renal denervation […]
Medtronic, Siemens Healthineers partner to expand spine surgery ecosystem
Medtronic today announced the commercial launch of several software, hardware and imaging offerings for spine and cranial procedures. The company announced these enhancements to its AiBLE smart ecosystem at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 39th Annual Meeting in Chicago. It designed AiBLE, an ecosystem of navigation, robotics, data and AI imaging, software and implants to enable […]
The top 10 urology device stories of 2024 so far
Urology Week 2024, which closes out The Urology Foundation’s Urology Awareness Month, is a good time to highlight the innovations in this space. This week (Sept. 23-29), is an initiative of the European Association of Urology that brings together national urological societies, urology practitioners, urology nurses, patients and their families, and politicians to create awareness of urological […]
