September 1, 2020 - Medtronic plc (Dublin, Ireland) received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its MiniMed 770G hybrid closed loop system. The new insulin pump system offers the company’s most advanced SmartGuard technology, as featured in the MiniMed 670G system, with the added benefits of smartphone connectivity and an expanded age indication to children … [Read more...]
Medtronic Board appoints new director
August 24, 2020 - Medtronic plc (Dublin, Ireland) announced that its Board of Directors appointed Kevin Lofton to the Board as an independent director, effective September 15. Lofton will serve on the following committees of the board: Audit, Compensation, and Quality. Lofton has spent 25 years as the CEO of some of the largest hospital systems in the U.S. Recently, he … [Read more...]
Medtronic to acquire Companion Medical, a smart insulin pen company
August 11, 2020 - Medtronic plc (Dublin, Ireland) announced the planned acquisition of privately-held Companion Medical, manufacturer of InPen — the only U.S. FDA-cleared smart insulin pen system paired with an integrated diabetes management app. According to Medtronic, the addition of Companion Medical’s InPen to the company’s portfolio expands Medtronic’s ability to … [Read more...]
Medtronic announces comprehensive U.S. launch of new InterStim Micro Neurostimulator
August 05, 2020 - Medtronic plc (Dublin, Ireland) announced that its recently FDA-approved InterStim Micro neurostimulator for sacral neuromodulation (SNM) therapy is now available in the U.S. Cleveland Clinic performed the first patient implant in the nation with the new device. At 2.8 cm, the device is 50% smaller than the market’s other rechargeable SNM device, making … [Read more...]
Medtronic receives FDA approval for two new products: InterStim Micro Neurostimulator, InterStim SureScan MRI leads
August 03, 2020 - Medtronic plc (Dublin, Ireland) received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its InterStim Micro neurostimulator and InterStim SureScan MRI leads. InterStim Micro — the market’s smallest rechargeable device to deliver sacral neuromodulation (SNM) therapy — is used for treating overactive bladder (OAB), fecal incontinence (FI) and … [Read more...]
Medtronic Foundation commits $16M in health & education partnerships to address racial disparities, advance social justice
July 22, 2020 – The Medtronic Foundation (Minneapolis, MN) announced a $16 million commitment to partnerships with organizations working to bring about social justice and equity, improve the lives of Black Americans, and help heal and advance the broader community, specifically to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Northside Achievement Zone, and the People’s Center … [Read more...]
Medtronic to acquire Medicrea
Medtronic plc (Dublin, Ireland) and Medicrea have entered into a tender offer agreement for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Medicrea. The voluntary all-cash tender offer will be at a price of about $8 per Medicrea share. Medicrea’s product portfolio includes MEDICREA UNiD ASI (Adaptive Spine Intelligence) designed to support surgeon workflow in pre-operative … [Read more...]
Medtronic receives FDA clearance for LINQ II Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM)
Medtronic plc (Dublin, Ireland) announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and CE Mark approval for its LINQ II insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) with remote programming, which enables clinicians to optimize device settings without the need for patients to return to the office or hospital. LINQ II is a small (one-third the size of a AAA … [Read more...]
Medtronic introduces MiniMed Mio Advance Infusion Set enabling fewer insertion steps for people with diabetes in the U.S.
Medtronic plc (Dublin, Ireland) introduced the MiniMed Mio Advance infusion set to all Medtronic insulin pump customers in the U.S. The MiniMed Mio Advance infusion set is the newest addition to the MiniMed portfolio of infusion sets and gives people using insulin pumps an optimal user experience with fewer steps. The MiniMed Mio Advance infusion set is inserted in only … [Read more...]
Vizient teams up with suppliers to offer remote patient monitoring solutions in wake of COVID-19
Vizient, Inc. (Irving, TX) is partnering with suppliers to provide relief for hospitals from the strains of delivering patient care, monitoring and rehabilitation services brought on by COVID-19. The GPO says that the new resources and technology offerings “address hospitals’ immediate and unique needs but are also designed as sustainable approaches to care delivery and … [Read more...]