Patient Care Portfolio
For People and the Planet
At Medtronic, pioneering cardiac patient care and sustainability are not separate goals; they are intertwined. The best patient care is one that also cares for our planet.
Our Patient Care Portfolio reflects this philosophy. It ensures excellent care from implant and beyond while minimising our environmental footprint and increasing social impacts.
CareLinkTM
Remote Monitoring
Our CareLink Network serves as a remote monitoring backbone, offering real-time access to device patient data.
This reduces the need for in-person visits, decreases travel related-carbon emissions, enhancing patients outcomes by enabling HCPs to make timely, informed decisions.
CO2 emissions reduction per year
(in Kg) :
MyCareLink HeartTM app
By leveraging connectivity in patient’ smartphone, clinics can stay ahead of important clinical events while empowering patient's flexibility.
MyCareLink Heart™️ can increase patient adherence up to 95%, empowering patients to manage their cardiac health actively. It streamlines clinic's efficiency while reducing manufacturing-associated waste.
Patient connectivity, anywhere, anytime.
For patients without smartphone access, our return program extends the life of patient monitors.
By recycling and reusing these devices, we are not only reducing electronic waste and landfill usage, but also championing a more circular healthcare system.||
Curious to know how much waste your clinic can avoid?
Landfill waste to be avoided (in Kg) per year:
Central to our Remote Monitoring system, BeConnected patient service helps optimise clinic resources by smoothly guiding patients through the initiation of remote monitoring and addressing ongoing day-to-day questions.
BeConnected enhances patient satisfaction, helping drive more sustainable and effective patient care.
Hear firsthand from healthcare professionals as they share how the Patient Care Portfolio helps them make a meaningful impact on people and the planet.
References
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Based on average sizes & types of trees (mix of softwoods & hardwoods), each approximately 40 feet tall with a diameter of 6-8 inches. Tree savings may vary based on the types of paper used, the efficiency of paper production process (paper yield), & the specific species of trees. This estimate is intended to illustrate the potential environmental impact as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainable practices.
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CO2 reduction calculation:
FY23 service data suggests that on average, each implant or FUP session requires 1hr of travel.
Assume 80km is travelled in 1hr.https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/indicators/co2-performance-of-new-passenger?activeAccordion=309c5ef9-de09-4759-bc02-802370dfa366
0.014 metric tons of CO2 per 80 km.
Comparison to lightbulb usage
1 60-watt incandescent light bulb consumes1.44 kWh/ 24 hours.
To generate 1kWh of electricity for the light bulb, a coal-based power generation will produce 0.404 kg CO2
Consequently, CO2 generation per 24 hours is:1.44*0.404 = 0.58 kg of CO2 Therefore, to save 9.8 kg of CO2 it would take roughly 17 days (9.8 kg / 0.58 kg per day)
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This estimate is based on the current enrollment of over 500,000 patients on the CareLinkTM platform in Western Europe.
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This estimate is calculate from the take-back of 24,500 CareLinkTM monitors across Western Europe in 2023.
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Medtronic Impact Report FY24.
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Varma N. Remote monitoring of patients with CIEDs following the updated recommendations — Easing or adding to postimplant responsibilities? Cont. Cardiol Educ. December 2016;2(4):198-204.
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75% fewer unrequested manual transmissions as compared to patients using using Medtronic’s MyCareLink bedside monitor. MyCareLink Heart Patient-Initiated Transmissions. Medtronic data on file. March 2019.
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Tarakji KG, Zaidi AM, Zweibel SL, et al. Performance of First in the World Pacemaker to Use Smart Device App for Remote Monitoring. Late-breaking clinical trial presented online at HRS 2020.
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BeConnected Onboarding Pilot Results - based on 104 patients. December 2020. Medtronic Data on File.
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