Medtronic stories

FDA clears the Medtronic Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery system for urologic procedures.

Decision means millions of Americans have access to the Medtronic Symplicity Spyral^TM renal denervation system

The Altaviva™ device by Medtronic treats urge urinary incontinence with therapy delivered near the ankle

Medtronic ecosystem aims to bring artificial intelligence to the operating room

Cardiac Ablation Solutions business creates ‘mapper school’ for cardiac mapping recruits

Cardiac mapper turned treatment of his own heart condition into a new career

These young engineers are behind a first-of-its-kind technology that could aid in the diagnosis of breast cancer

One in six adults suffer from overactive bladder symptoms. Few talk about it openly, but fear never stops endurance coach and motivational speaker Morgon Latimore.

Medtronic teams up with Tempus to deploy artificial intelligence in heart valve disease care gap detection.

Anthony Hamilton experiences how Medtronic is using AI to help detect colon polyps

Grateful for the Medtronic technology that helps his son manage type 1 diabetes, Ralph Winkler pours creative energy into raising awareness through song

FDA approves Medtronic adaptive deep brain stimulation system for Parkinson’s Disease

University of Minnesota researchers – working with Medtronic scientists and engineers – implant and test heart device prototypes and products inside beating human hearts

Medtronic LINQ™ insertable cardiac monitors showed 4 times greater AFib episode sensitivity than Apple Watch™*

Smart tools for surgeons, using math to predict disease, and more

Manny Hudnall relies on a wheelchair for mobility, but his outgoing personality propels him through medical challenges, including more than 20 surgeries.

First tested on World War II pilots, these ‘transformative’ small devices are now ubiquitous

How a sociology professor’s new skin tone scale is sparking change across industries

Find out how partnering with hackers enhances patient safety

The Minnesota athlete shares her diabetes journey and how she manages her blood sugar on and off the field

Insights from the study of nightcrawlers contributed to a key advancement in the treatment of chronic pain

Watch experts in robotics, automation, and a Medtronic chief scientist discuss one of the most pressing topics of today

Technology helps people living with diabetes manage the highs and lows of blood sugar

A new survey found most Americans believe healthcare tech can help them live longer and healthier, but only 18% are taking advantage of it

Health tech innovations are helping people who live with chronic pain compose the next chapter in their lives

Watch educators, influencers, and a Medtronic chief medical officer discuss one of the most pressing topics of today

Medtronic collaborates with NVIDIA to drive AI advancements in the detection of colorectal cancer

How cameras, sensors, and AI help surgeons navigate inside the human body — and what that could look like for the future of patient care

Dr. Stefan Tunev was originally very skeptical about medical device technology to treat high blood pressure. He’s not anymore. 

It all started 14 years ago with a whim, some extra cash, and a spectacular example of speed and decisiveness.

Heidrun Behrmann has a unique problem: Finding a renal denervation specialist who doesn’t know her name.

Here are some healthcare trends Medtronic technology experts are watching

An AI expert breaks down the technology and how it’s used in healthcare

FDA approves medical device-related hypertension therapies in the U.S.

A new survey by Medtronic suggests a majority of Americans are optimistic about the future of AI in healthcare

Virtual reality technology – and even semi-trucks – are transforming medical education and training

A five-part series on how device sounds are engineered with patients and healthcare providers in mind

How good ergonomic design shapes the development of healthcare technology at Medtronic 

Study shows benefits of using ‘pump therapy’ as first-line diabetes treatment

Meeting the engineer – and team – who made her leg stents possible

Tara, a miniature schnauzer, received a donated Medtronic pacemaker to treat her life-threatening heart condition

Jeff Vogel taught college engineering courses 30 years ago, and never dreamed he'd become an inventor like those he lectured on

How former Hollywood animators are using their skills to help clinicians learn life-saving medical procedures

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is an alternative to open heart surgery

How one engineer connects dots — and nerves

AI is revolutionizing healthcare technology. And it’s just getting started.

From sleeping in math to superstar engineer

Navigating the regulatory road to a robot

Advancing equity, every step of the way

Medtronic releases the AI Compass to commit to the safe and ethical use of AI

Doubling the time and ‘living the dream’

Medtronic shares its pacing technology with veterinary heart doctors.

How a novel technique using electricity to destroy targeted cells might help clinicians treat atrial fibrillation

No-knot sutures enable the future of robotic-assisted surgery

How one device is working to improve the lives of wolves

Tim Berry battled addiction for years. Could a heart condition rob him of the healthy life he had worked so hard to build?

Five areas to follow as life-transforming technologies and healthcare innovation evolve in 2023

Medtronic estimates 800,000 Americans could benefit from therapy approved for chronic diabetes related pain 

Medtronic employee helped lead sales for some of the surgical equipment doctors used to fight his cancer

See how one research team is trying to make an important device component perform for decades

One of a kind platform designed to identify and support new ideas 

Working toward future technology that could bring peace of mind to Hydrocephalus patients and their families

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium implants six great apes with heart monitors

Jay and Sandra Aldrich experienced chronic pain for different reasons, but found relief in the same therapy.

New Medtronic Medical Director, Jennifer McVean, M.D., brings fresh perspective

Geoff Martha showcases how AI, personalized care, and innovative therapies can bring better care to more patients.

A Medtronic engineer is helping the planet — one bear at a time

The challenge is part of Medtronic APAC’s commitment to find and invest in life-transforming healthcare technology innovations from inside and outside the company

Medtronic is celebrating National Kidney Month by recognizing patients' stories of resiliency and hope

Inspired by their own experience, sisters give back by working in healthcare

For Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day, Medtronic is celebrating the discovery of insulin and other treatments making life easier for people living with the condition.

Steve’s teenage daughter swung into action. Could you do the same?

Fast Company designation recognizes ‘cultures of innovation.’

Clinicians recently performed the 100,000th procedure implanting Micra™, the world’s smallest pacemaker¹

The SonarMed™ airway monitoring system helps address a life-threatening risk to newborns treated with a mechanical ventilator: dislodged and occluded breathing tubes.

The FDA grants approval for Vanta™, the next generation recharge-free neurostimulator at Medtronic

FDA clears GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module, the first device to use artificial intelligence to find potentially precancerous polyps

The expanded Engineering and Innovation Center makes the country a key hub for the company’s global R&D efforts

FDA Approves Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve.

Researchers are working to find a device-related therapy for high blood pressure.

Innovative program allows regulators and device companies to work together to speed approval processes.

Medtronic leads in “breakthrough” technologies.

How three acquisitions will help Medtronic expand its artificial intelligence and data capabilities

FORTUNE puts Medtronic among top 20 companies from around the world having a positive social impact through core business strategy.

With a global pandemic still raging in parts of the world, Medtronic is helping stretched-thin clinicians work quickly, safely, and efficiently with the help of remote technology.

Getting insights into the most complicated machine known to humankind – the human brain – may be getting easier.

May 7, 2020 — Medtronic is creating new ways of working across industries to help bring innovators together and speed the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 is presenting the...

Medtronic technology helps healthcare professionals and patients adapt

Medtronic Care Management Services offers new solutions to help evaluate and monitor patients for COVID-19

Inside the Jacksonville, Florida Facility Inside a Distribution Center Watch and learn the careful steps Medtronic employees take when preparing products to ship from a Medtronic distribution center.

Micra AV uses a novel approach and the most advanced pacing algorithms in Medtronic history.

October 28, 2019 – A Medtronic product that studies show reduces the rate of infection in patients who receive certain implanted medical devices is the among the top medical innovations for...

With the advancement in technology, a new metric is emerging within diabetes management – Time in Range.

Researchers are experimenting with extended reality (XR) technology in every division of Medtronic.

The FDA approves world’s first hybrid closed loop system for people living with type 1 diabetes.

Revolutionary new transcatheter pacemaker is implanted inside the heart.