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Jul 26, 2021

Medtronic TYRX™ Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope Is Effective at Reducing Infections in Cardiac Device Patients with Hematomas

Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced new data from the landmark WRAP-IT study published in Heart Rhythm, demonstrating a significantly lower...
Jul 26, 2021

Medtronic Launches Newest-Generation Drug Coated Balloon Catheter in Europe for Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease

Medtronic Prevail DCB™ Designed to Treat Complex Lesions with Superior Deliverability, Rapid Absorption of Paclitaxel DUBLIN, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), the global...
Jun 29, 2021

Medtronic Launches App-Based Study to Better Understand Relationship Between Atrial Fibrillation Disease Burden and Impact on Patient Outcomes

DEFINE AFib Study Will Leverage Data from Medtronic Insertable Cardiac Monitors and Medtronic Discovery App™ with the Goal of Informing Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Management Strategies DUBLIN,...
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Jun 21, 2021

Medtronic Receives FDA Expanded Approval for Arctic Front™ Family of Cardiac Cryoablation Catheters for Initial Use for Recurrent Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

- First and Only Approval to Indicate Cryoablation as an Initial Rhythm Control Strategy - Offers Safe, Effective Alternative to Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy for the Prevention of Atrial Arrythmia...
Jun 7, 2021

Medtronic Insertable Cardiac Monitor Detects Significantly Higher Rates of Atrial Fibrillation in Large and Small Vessel Stroke Patients Compared to Standard of Care

Publication in JAMA Shows Reveal LINQ™ ICM Demonstrated a Seven-Fold Increase in Detecting AF vs. Standard of Care

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced clinical trial results from the STROKE AF trial demonstrating the superiority of the Reveal LINQ™ Insertable...
Jun 3, 2021

Medtronic to Stop Distribution and Sale of HVAD™ System

- Company Developing Support Program for Current HVAD Patients - Medtronic Coordinating with Global Regulators to Assure Patient Access to Left Ventricular Assist Devices DUBLIN, June 3, 2021...
May 18, 2021

Medtronic Evolut™ TAVR System Shows Strong Performance at Two Years in Low Risk Trial

EuroPCR: Low Risk Study Demonstrates Hemodynamic Advantages of Evolut™ Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) System Over Open Heart Surgery Out to Two Years

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced the complete two-year outcomes from the landmark Evolut Low Risk Trial comparing the minimally invasive Evolut™...
May 18, 2021

Late Breaking Data at EuroPCR Demonstrates Long-Term Benefits of Medtronic Radiofrequency Renal Denervation in Real-World Hypertensive Patients

Medtronic Launches New GSR-DEFINE Study to Expand Real-World Data to 5,000 Patients DUBLIN, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today...
May 14, 2021

New Survey Identifies Opportunity to Improve Shared Decision Making Between Cardiologists and Heart Valve Disease Patients

Symposium During the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session Offers New Real-World Insights to Advance Physician/Patient Dialogue

New findings from an American College of Cardiology's (ACC) survey revealed more than half of cardiologists (57%) believe patient preparation may lead to better quality discussions around...
May 3, 2021

Medtronic Announces CE Mark of Evolut™ PRO+ TAVI System for Treatment of Symptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis Patients in Europe

As TAVI Patient Population Grows, PRO+ TAVI System Launches with Four Valve Sizes and Lowest Delivery Profile DUBLIN, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), the global leader in...
Apr 28, 2021

Procedure-Related Techniques and Care Pathways from the OPTIMIZE PRO Clinical Study Show Promising Early Outcomes for Patients Implanted with the Medtronic Evolut™ TAVR System

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced results from an interim analysis of the first 171 patients (including 71 roll-ins) treated in the OPTIMIZE PRO...
Apr 20, 2021

IN.PACT™ AV Drug-Coated Balloon Is First and Only to Show Superior and Sustained Results Through Two Years Compared to PTA in Treating Arteriovenous Fistulae Lesions

IN.PACT AV Access Trial 24 Month Results Presented as a Podium First at Charing Cross Symposium DUBLIN and LONDON, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in...
Mar 26, 2021

Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for "Breakthrough" Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement for Patients with Congenital Heart Disease

Harmony™ Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve is First Minimally Invasive Alternative for Patients with Severe Pulmonary Regurgitation Who Have a Native or Surgically-Repaired Right Ventricular Outflow Tract

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Harmony™ Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve...
Mar 4, 2021

Medtronic Announces First Procedures in Pivotal Trial to Evaluate Novel Ablation Technology in Treating Atrial Fibrillation

Study Will Determine the Safety and Effectiveness of Pulsed Electrical Fields to Interrupt Irregular Heart Rhythms DUBLIN, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), the global...
Mar 2, 2021

New Analysis of REVERSE Trial Reveals Benefits of CRT for More Patients with Heart Failure

JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology: Findings Highlight Need to Better Classify Heart Failure Outcomes

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced new results from the landmark REVERSE trial, evaluating outcomes of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) for...
Feb 17, 2021

Medtronic Announces Voluntary Recall of Unused Valiant Navion™ Thoracic Stent Graft System

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, has voluntarily issued a global recall of unused Medtronic Valiant Navion™ thoracic stent graft system and informed physicians...
Jan 29, 2021

Medtronic Receives FDA Approval of DiamondTemp Ablation System for the Treatment of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Clinical Trial Demonstrates Procedural Efficiencies, Safety, Effectiveness and Non-Inferiority of DiamondTemp System

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the DiamondTemp™ Ablation (DTA) system...
Nov 16, 2020

The New England Journal of Medicine: Medtronic Cryoablation is a Superior Treatment Option for Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Compared to Drug Therapy

Results from Three Studies Show Medtronic Cryoablation is Superior to Drug Therapy for First-Line Treatment

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced that the primary results of the Medtronic-sponsored STOP AF First clinical trial have been published in the New...
Oct 26, 2020

Medtronic Venous Stent Receives U.S. FDA Approval to Treat Venous Outflow Obstruction

Abre™ Venous Self-Expanding Stent System Safe, Effective in Treating Challenging Deep Venous Lesions

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the Abre™ venous self-expanding stent...
Oct 18, 2020

Nine-Month Results from Medtronic IN.PACT BTK Study Presented in Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Sessions at TCT Connect Annual Meeting

Feasibility Study of Medtronic Drug-Coated Balloon Technology for Challenging Below-the-Knee Disease Shows Promise in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia DUBLIN, Oct. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --...
Oct 14, 2020

Medtronic Announces Partnership with The Foundry to Develop Innovative Mitral Valve Repair Technology

Half Moon Medical's Technology Now Ready for Evaluation in Early Feasibility Study DUBLIN, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today...
Oct 14, 2020

Medtronic Launches Head-to-Head TAVR Study Comparing the Evolut™ TAVR Platform Against the Edwards SAPIEN Valve in Small Annulus Patients

Medtronic Also Begins Feasibility Study of Evolut TAVR System in Moderate and Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis Patients DUBLIN, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader...
Oct 1, 2020

Medtronic Resolute Onyx™ Drug Eluting Stent (DES) First to Receive One-Month DAPT Labeling in the U.S. with Expanded Indication for High Bleeding Risk Patients

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for new one-month of dual-antiplatelet therapy...
Sep 30, 2020

Medtronic to Acquire Avenu Medical

Avenu's Percutaneous Fistula Creation Technology Will Strengthen the Medtronic Peripheral Vascular Access Portfolio and Reinforce Medtronic's Commitment to Improving Outcomes for Patients with...
Sep 23, 2020

Medtronic Evaluates Insertable Cardiac Monitor in Identifying Patients at High Risk of Worsening Heart Failure

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced first enrollments in the ALLEVIATE-HF clinical trial which will evaluate the ability of its Reveal LINQ™...
Sep 22, 2020

Medtronic Receives FDA "Breakthrough Device Designation" for TYRX Driveline Wrap Device

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, has received Breakthrough Device Designation status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the TYRX™ Absorbable...
Sep 16, 2020

Medtronic TYRX™ Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope Is Cost Effective for Patients at Increased Risk of Infections

Economic Analysis of the WRAP-IT Patient Population in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced new data from the landmark WRAP-IT study, showing the TYRX™ Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope (TYRX Envelope)...
Sep 9, 2020

Medtronic Receives Breakthrough Device Designation from FDA, Begins Early Feasibility Study for Investigational Intrepid™ Transcatheter Valve System for the Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in structural heart therapies, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of an early feasibility study (EFS) of the Intrepid™...
Aug 29, 2020

Medtronic Cryoablation Superior to Drug Therapy for Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

ESC Congress: New Research Highlights First-Line Use of Cryoablation as Highly Effective, and with Improved Quality of Life Scores

DUBLIN, Aug. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced clinical trial results demonstrating superiority of the Arctic Front™...
Aug 21, 2020

Medtronic Evolut TAVR System Receives Updated U.S. Labeling Revising Precaution for Treatment of Low-Risk Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis

Revised Commercial Labeling Broadens Patient Population Who May be Candidates for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

DUBLIN, Aug. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved revised...
Aug 19, 2020

Study Published in The New England Journal of Medicine Demonstrates Patients Experience Fewer Disruptions to Dialysis Therapy When Treated with Medtronic Drug-Coated Balloon

Results Showed IN. PACT™ AV DCB Is Safe, Reduces Reinterventions, and Helps Maintain Dialysis Access for Those Living with End-Stage Renal Disease

DUBLIN, Aug. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic announced today the publication of the primary endpoint results from the IN.PACT AV Access trial in The New England Journal of Medicine.1 The...
Jul 7, 2020

Medtronic Gains FDA Clearance, CE Mark for LINQ II™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM)

Next Generation ICM Offers Remote Programming with Improved Longevity and Enhanced Accuracy

DUBLIN, July 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and...
Jul 6, 2020

Medtronic Begins Real-World Post-Market Study of the Valiant Navion Thoracic Stent Graft System in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Dissection

Global “DISSECT-N” Post-Market Study to Broaden Evidence Base for Safety and Effectiveness of Commercially Available Endovascular Repair Technology

DUBLIN, July 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced the start of a prospective, observational, global, multi-center,...
Jun 25, 2020

New Real-World Data from Medtronic Global SYMPLICITY Registry Show Renal Denervation Lowered Blood Pressure in Patients with Hypertension Out to Three Years

Regardless of the Number of Anti-Hypertensive Medications Prescribed, Majority of Patients with Highest BP Showed Significant Drops at Three Years

DUBLIN, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today reported new data from the Global SYMPLICITY Registry (GSR), which showed that...
Jun 22, 2020

Medtronic Evolut TAVI System Receives Expanded Indication in Europe to Treat Severe Aortic Stenosis Patients at Low Risk for Surgical Mortality

The Evolut TAVI Platform Receives New Indication for Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valves at Extreme, High or Intermediate Risk of Surgical Mortality

DUBLIN, June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced CE (Conformité Européenne) mark and European launch of the Evolut™...
Jun 16, 2020

ABRE Study Meets Primary Safety and Effectiveness Endpoints

Medtronic Self-Expanding Venous Stent Demonstrates Favorable Outcomes in Patients with Venous Outflow Obstruction

DUBLIN and LONDON, June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced the first-ever results from the ABRE clinical study...
Jun 15, 2020

Medtronic Micra™ AV Receives CE Mark

World’s Smallest Pacemaker Can Now Treat Patients with AV Block, Allowing More Potential Candidates for Leadless Pacing

DUBLIN, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced it has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark for Micra™ AV Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS), the...
Jun 5, 2020

Medtronic Resolute Onyx™ DES Receives First and Only One-Month DAPT Indication for High Bleeding Risk Patients in Europe

DUBLIN, June 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced it has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark for a one-month dual...
May 29, 2020

Per FDA Guidance, Medtronic Temporarily Modifies Several Cardiopulmonary Product Indications for Longer Duration Use in ECMO Therapy to Address COVID-19

DUBLIN, May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During this critical time, Medtronic remains committed to our strategy of delivering critical care products ― designed and indicated for Extracorporeal...
May 19, 2020

New Directional Cannula Provides More Flexibility and Control to Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedures

DUBLIN, May 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced the U.S. launch of Kyphon Assist™ Directional Cannula for use with its...
May 18, 2020

Jeffrey J. Popma, M.D. to Join Medtronic as Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Coronary, Renal Denervation, and Structural Heart Businesses

DUBLIN, May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced Jeffrey J. Popma, M.D., professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School...
May 15, 2020

Medtronic Congenital Heart Disease Studies Show Strong 10-Year Performance for Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve and Primary Results from the Harmony Pivotal Trial

Milestone Results Presented as Late-Breaking Clinical Science at SCAI 2020

DUBLIN, May 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced results from two late-breaking clinical trials presented virtually at the 2020 Society for Cardiovascular...
May 8, 2020

New Data Unveiled at Heart Rhythm 2020 Demonstrate Effectiveness of App-Based Remote Monitoring of Medtronic Cardiac Devices, Significant Reduction in Complications with Micra Leadless Pacemaker

New Data Unveiled at Heart Rhythm 2020 Demonstrate Effectiveness of App-Based Remote Monitoring of Medtronic Cardiac Devices, Significant Reduction in Complications with Micra Leadless Pacemaker

DUBLIN, May 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced results from late-breaking clinical trials evaluating the MyCareLink Heart™ mobile app and the Micra®...
Mar 30, 2020

Medtronic Onyx ONE Clear Study of One-Month Dual-Antiplatelet Therapy in High Bleeding Risk Stent Patients Beats Performance Goal

First Study in the U.S. and Japan to Report Results on One-Month DAPT Duration in High Bleeding Risk Patients with Current-Generation DES

DUBLIN, March 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced positive results of the Onyx ONE Clear Study that evaluated Resolute Onyx DES in high bleeding risk (HBR)...
Mar 29, 2020

Medtronic Evolut TAVR System Demonstrates Excellent Outcomes in Study of Low-Risk Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis

ACC.20/WCC: Low Rates of Paravalvular Leak and High Survival Observed in Late-breaking Clinical Trial of Low-Risk Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis Patients

DUBLIN, March 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced late-breaking clinical data from the Low Risk Bicuspid Study assessing...
Mar 29, 2020

Landmark SPYRAL HTN-OFF MED Pivotal Trial Shows Superiority for Renal Denervation in Patients with High Blood Pressure Compared to Sham Procedure

ACC.20/WCC: Study Finds Significant Blood Pressure Reductions Achieved with RDN in Absence of Anti-Hypertensive Medication

DUBLIN, March 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced first-ever clinical data from the SPYRAL HTN-OFF MED Pivotal Trial....
Feb 4, 2020

Medtronic Begins New Pilot Study as Part of SPYRAL HTN Clinical Program for Renal Denervation in Hypertension Patients

SPYRAL DYSTAL Study to Evaluate the Effects of RDN Using Fewer, Targeted Ablations to Achieve Meaningful Blood Pressure Reductions

DUBLIN, Feb. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced it will begin enrollment in a pilot study evaluating the safety and efficacy of the Symplicity™ Spyral renal...
Jan 30, 2020

Medtronic Receives CE Mark for Cobalt™ and Crome™ Portfolio of BlueSync™-Enabled Implantable Defibrillators, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Defibrillators

Next Generation Technology Includes Features that Automatically Adjust to Patient Needs, and Offers Physicians Heart Failure Diagnostic Insights

DUBLIN, Jan. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced it has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark for its Cobalt™ and Crome™ portfolio of implantable...
Jan 23, 2020

Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for Trial Evaluating New Energy Source with Pulsed Electric Fields to Treat Atrial Fibrillation

Investigative Technology Designed to Interrupt Irregular Pathways in the Heart

DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced that it received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to proceed with an investigational...
Jan 21, 2020

FDA Approves Medtronic Micra™ AV, the World’s Smallest Pacemaker Which Can Now Treat AV Block

With FDA Approval, More Patients in the U.S. Are Now Candidates for a Leadless Pacing Option

DUBLIN, Jan. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Micra™ AV, the world’s smallest pacemaker...

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