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May 06, 2013 09:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of New Portfolio of Next-Gen Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices, Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators

Newly designed Devices Result in Fewer Hospitalizations for Patients, Deliver Increased Longevity, and Improved Comfort MINNEAPOLIS - May 6, 2013 - Medtronic, Inc....
May 02, 2013 17:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Announces FDA Classification of Deep Brain Stimulation Lead Cap Communication

MINNEAPOLIS - May 2, 2013 - In keeping with its commitment to keep physicians informed about product performance and safety, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction...
May 01, 2013 11:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Ten Local High School Graduates Named 2013 Medtronic Scholars

Medtronic has committed more than $1.6 million in local scholarships to 100 students. MINNEAPOLIS - May 1, 2013 - Medtronic today announced that 10 students have been selected as 2013 Medtronic...
May 01, 2013 09:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Partners with National Institute of Hospital Administration in China to Develop Diabetes Care Pathway

MINNEAPOLIS - May 1, 2013 - Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced today it has entered into an innovative partnership with the National Institute of Hospital Administration, an important think tank...
April 29, 2013 15:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Introduces New MAST ALIGNED(SM) Procedure for Minimally Invasive Multi-Level Spinal Fusions

MEMPHIS, TENN. - April 29, 2013- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) the world leader in spinal technology announced today the global launch of the MAST ALIGNEDSM procedure. This comprehensive surgical...
April 29, 2013 10:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Reports Initial Implants of Novel Stent Graft for Aortic Aneurysms Involving Branch Vessel

FDA's Early Feasibility Pilot Program for New Medical Devices Encourages Clinical Studies of Innovative Technology to Occur First in U.S. MINNEAPOLIS -- April 29, 2013 -- Vascular specialists at...
April 29, 2013 09:30 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Expands Top Cervical-Upper Thoracic System

MEMPHIS, TENN. - April 29, 2013- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) the world leader in spinal technology announced today the U.S. launch of several new product line additions to the VERTEX SELECT®...
April 24, 2013 17:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

The New England Journal of Medicine: Medtronic Biventricular Pacing Delivers Better Patient Outcomes for Those with AV Block and Reduced Pumping Function

MINNEAPOLIS - April 24, 2013 - Biventricular (BiV) pacing with Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices may offer a significant clinical advantage and improved...
April 24, 2013 08:30 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Elects Scott C. Donnelly to the Board of Directors

MINNEAPOLIS - April 24, 2013 - Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously elected Scott C. Donnelly, chairman and CEO of Textron, Inc., a multi-industry...
April 15, 2013 09:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

American College of Cardiology Journal Publishes Outcomes of Diabetes Patients Treated with Medtronic's Resolute Stent

Implanted Medical Device for Coronary Artery Disease Performed As Well In Study Subjects With Diabetes Who Were Not Taking Insulin As In Those Without Diabetes MINNEAPOLIS -- April 15, 2013 -- The...