Medtronic stories

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