Latest Press Releases and Company Statements
September 16, 2020
Medtronic TYRX™ Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope Is Cost Effective for Patients at Increased Risk of Infections
September 10, 2020
Medtronic Study Finds Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression in the Hospital More Common and Costly
September 4, 2020
Medtronic EVP & CFO Karen L. Parkhill To Participate in the Wells Fargo Securities 2020 Virtual Healthcare Conference
September 1, 2020
Medtronic Announces FDA Approval for Minimed™ 770G Insulin Pump System with Smartphone Connectivity for People with Type 1 Diabetes
LATEST STORIES
A VENTILATOR VALVE VICTORY
Backed by founder Elon Musk, for a limited time SpaceX will manufacture a key component for the most advanced Medtronic ventilator.
October 6, 2020
FORTUNE MAGAZINE NAMES MEDTRONIC TO ITS ANNUAL ‘CHANGE THE WORLD’ LIST
FORTUNE puts Medtronic among top 20 companies from around the world having a positive social impact through core business strategy.
September 21, 2020
QUALITY CARE, FROM ANYWHERE
Remote technology is proving to be vital during the global pandemic.
September 8, 2020
HEALTHIER TOGETHER: SHERI’S STORY
Discover how the pandemic has allowed our VP of Global Operations, Sheri Lewis, to focus on new healthy lifestyle habits.
August 27, 2020
Medtronic Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
View an infographic summary of the company’s first quarter earnings report.
August 25, 2020
U.S. Healthcare Leader Joins Medtronic Board
Highly experienced healthcare executive, innovator and strategist Kevin Lofton will help shape the company’s future.
August 24, 2020
Medtronic Celebrates National Intern Day
Interns from across the United States share how they’re virtually saving lives this summer through Medtronic’s 10-week summer internship program.
July 30, 2020
FDA Approves “New Era” DBS Device
Percept™ PC Neurostimulator with BrainSense™ Technology does something no other device of its kind can do.
July 7, 2020
Leadership during the COVID-19 crisis
Medtronic CEO talks with TriplePundit about delivering on our Mission during a pandemic.
June 25, 2020
Medtronic Creates Virtual Summer Internships
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the company is keeping its commitment to 100% of its summer interns working remotely across the United States.
May 27, 2020
Honoring The Fallen
Memorial Day Employee Tradition Continues Despite Pandemic.
May 22, 2020
Medtronic Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results
View an infographic summary of the company’s fourth quarter earnings report.
May 21, 2020
Medtronic Named a DiversityInc Top 50 Company
Recognized for the eighth year, Medtronic remains steadfast in its commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity.
May 6, 2020
Virtual Training, Remote Monitoring Solutions Provide Safety and Support
Medtronic technology helps healthcare professionals and patients adapt.
April 30, 2020
Open Letter to Medtronic Employees from New CEO Geoff Martha
Geoff Martha sent a message to all Medtronic employees on his first day as CEO.
April 28, 2020
VENTILATORS 101
Learn the basics of what our range of ventilators do for patients suffering from COVID-19.
April 23, 2020
ADVANCING OUR MISSION, SHAPING OUR FUTURE
How Chairman and CEO Omar Ishrak changed Medtronic.
April 20, 2020
Helping Employees Cope With COVID-19
As the pandemic heightens anxiety and uncertainty, supporting employees’ emotional and financial well-being is critical.
April 9, 2020
Employee Charitable Giving During COVID-19
Medtronic Foundation 2:1 match is in addition to recent $10M commitment to global relief efforts.
April 7, 2020
Our Latest Statement on COVID-19 Response
An open letter from Medtronic leadership to our customers, partners, and patients.
April 6, 2020
FAQs on Medtronic Ventilator Production
Executive Vice President Bob White discusses how Medtronic is mobilizing to increase our production.
March 27, 2020
HELPING PROTECT PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS DURING COVID-19
New remote monitoring solutions allow health systems to evaluate and monitor COVID-19 patients, virtually.
March 27, 2020
PARTNERING TO TAKE ON A PANDEMIC
An inside look at how Medtronic is ramping up production of ventilators.
March 27, 2020
How We're Helping During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We're focused on keeping employees safe as we work to provide healthcare teams with the life saving products they need to continue to treat patients around the world.
March 17, 2020
Medtronic Proudly Sponsors International Women's Day and #EachForEqual
This year’s theme, #EachforEqual, focuses on increasing visibility, while taking action for equity.
March 5, 2020
Medtronic Names Sally Saba, MD, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer
Medtronic, a 2020 Catalyst Award winner, creates role to elevate the company's longstanding commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity.
February 24, 2020
Medtronic Announces Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results
View an infographic summary of the company’s third quarter earnings report.
February 18, 2020
INSIDE A MEDTRONIC DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Distribution center employees discuss the careful process of selecting and packing products for shipment.
February 6, 2020
FDA Approves Next Generation Medtronic Leadless Pacemaker
Micra AV uses a novel approach and the most advanced pacing algorithms in company history.
January 23, 2020
Fortune Magazine Names Medtronic Among "Most Admired Companies" in 2020
Annual list recognizes the best-regarded companies spanning 52 industries.
January 21, 2020
Medtronic Named 2020 Catalyst Award Winner
Company receives global recognition for its efforts to drive inclusion and advance women in leadership roles.
January 16, 2020
Employee Holiday Program Showcases Inspiring Patients
Each year, employees hear stories from patients about how medical technology has improved their lives.
December 13, 2019
Medtronic Honored for Supporting Military Veterans
Minnesota designates Medtronic as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company.
December 3, 2019
Medtronic Releases First Annual Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Report
Learn about the progress Medtronic is making on pay equity and our ongoing work to create an ever increasingly inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace.
Medtronic Announces Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results
View an infographic summary of the company’s second quarter earnings report.
November 19, 2019
PREMIERE ENGINEERING CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS MEDTRONIC WOMEN
The Society of Women Engineers honors three Medtronic engineers – highlighting the company’s efforts to recruit, retain and empower women engineers.
November 8, 2019
EXPERTISE AND PARTNERSHIP: A WINNING COMBINATION
Chief Executive Magazine features Omar Ishrak and Carol Surface on driving business strategy together.
November 6, 2019
When Precision is Everything
Surgical Synergy from Medtronic helps take spine surgery to a new level.
November 4, 2019
Medtronic Technology on the Cleveland Clinic Top Medical Innovations List for 2020
Studies show the TYRX™ Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope reduces infection related to implanted medical devices.
October 28, 2019
How Innovation Unlocked New Diabetes Data
With the advancement in technology, a new metric is emerging within diabetes management – Time in Range.
October 14, 2019
CHRONIC PAIN: HOW RAY SCHEESLEY GOT HIS LIFE BACK
Ray Scheesley's chronic pain is finally under control with the help of a Medtronic drug infusion system.
October 10, 2019
CANADIAN PHOTOGRAPHER CELEBRATES HIS 10TH 'RE-BIRTHDAY'
Garry Frankel credits his defibrillator with peace of mind living after his cardiac arrest.
September 10, 2019
Medtronic Announces First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
View an infographic summary of the company’s first quarter earnings report.
August 20, 2019
Beyond Appearances
New treatment for painful leg veins helps patients get back on their feet.
August 19, 2019
Layers of Learning
Virtual anatomy table offers new view of implantable devices.
July 1, 2019
Ideas into Reality: How Precision Machining Impacts Innovation
Medtronic teams create tiny components that could be part of the next med tech breakthrough.
June 1, 2019
Medtronic Announces Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results
View an infographic summary of the company’s fourth quarter earnings report.
May 23, 2019
Citizenship Work Ranked Among Nation's Best
Corporate Responsibility Magazine 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for third consecutive year, secures #1 spot for employee relations.
May 15, 2019
Diversity Inc Puts Medtronic on the "Top 50" List for 2019
Recognized for the seventh year, Medtronic remains steadfast in commitment to inclusion and diversity.
May 9, 2019
Helping Patients — and hospitals breathe easier
Early results are promising for new enhanced respiratory monitoring care pathway.
May 1, 2019
Medtronic CEO Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability
Omar Ishrak participates in Business Roundtable #EmbracingSustainability campaign, challenging America's top CEOs to share how they are advancing sustainability.
April 18, 2019
DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE: WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
Medtronic works to better support women pursuing leadership roles.
April 15, 2019
New Medtronic Partnership Aims To Help Patients, Lower Costs
Value-based agreement with the Medical University of South Carolina is our latest health care collaboration.
March 15, 2019
Women in I.T. Providing Diversity, Looking to the Future
Dawn Bardot and others across the company’s information technology group are helping transform the future of healthcare.
February 20, 2019
Medtronic and Medical University of South Carolina Team Up to Improve Outcomes for Patients
Five-year value-based health care partnership will focus on acute conditions, chronic diseases and education.
February 14, 2019
Extended Reality Meets Medtech
Harnessing the power of the latest technology could revolutionize the future of healthcare.
February 14, 2019
February is American Heart Month
Know the risks and how you can live a heart healthy lifestyle.
MEDTRONIC FOUNDATION: ELEVATING THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS
Support for community health workers brings access, hope to underserved patients
Mission Driven, Always
As the calendar year comes to a close, employees around the globe gather to celebrate — and hear from — the patients they serve.
December 20, 2018
Medtronic Named One of America’s Best Corporate Citizens
Forbes and JUST Capital announce top 100 companies for 2018.
December 10, 2018
Medtronic Introduces New Family Leave Policy
Employees are taking advantage of six additional weeks of paid time off to deal with family care needs.
November 28, 2018
Doing More for Lung Cancer Patients
A Medtronic Global Lung Health Summit inspires a bold new plan for treatment of lung cancer at one Idaho hospital.
November 12, 2018
Forever Inspiring
We honor the legacy of our co-founder, Earl Bakken, who passed away in Hawaii.
October 21, 2018
An Everyday Inspiration
Medtronic Global Champion Irma Grundling pursues her passion to run, despite Parkinson's Disease.
September 27, 2018
From Cardiac Arrest to Coach, Minnesota Runner among 2018 Medtronic Global Champions
When Brent Hanson collapsed following a cardiac arrest, he never thought he’d get back up — and run. This fall, he’ll compete as a Medtronic Global Champion during the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.
September 19, 2018
OMAR ISHRAK JOINS CATALYST CEO CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE INITIATIVE
Medtronic Chairman and CEO pledges to accelerate change and gender equality in the workplace.
September 17, 2018
A NON-OPIOID OPTION FOR CHRONIC PAIN
Medtronic spinal cord stimulation can be an effective non-opioid treatment for chronic intractable pain.
September 13, 2018
The Right Fit
Medtronic works to match military veterans, like Steve Thielen, with roles at the company.
September 13, 2018
MEDTRONIC JUMPS TO #3 ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TOP 100 LIST
The 2018 ranking by Thomson Reuters reflects commitment by employees at all levels of the organization.
September 6, 2018
GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES
How medical devices and the letters B.O.K. changed the lives of the Anderson family.
August 20, 2018
BIG STRIDES TOWARDS BETTER OUTCOMES
The latest in diabetes technology is having positive impact on patients and payers
August 13, 2018
POWERING UP: MEDTRONIC FOCUSES ON BATTERY QUALITY AND SAFETY
Unique battery facility sets high standards that are being shared in the industry.
July 17, 2018
Medtronic and the Red Cross of Mexico
Collaboration provides timely, advanced care to critically ill patients in Tijuana.
June 15, 2018
Manufacturing Teamwork Leads to Patient Benefit
Business groups team up on production to meet demand for diabetes technology.
May 29, 2018
Minnesota Faces of Margraten: "The Biggest Gift"
Medtronic employees and retirees in the Netherlands and the United States team up on a unique project to honor American war heroes.
May 21, 2018
When AI Meets Healthcare
Medtronic leaders — past and present — discuss the role of artificial intelligence in the future of value-based, patient-centered care.
May 11, 2018
MEDTRONIC RECEIVES HONOR FOR CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognizes Medtronic on 100 Best Corporate Citizens List.
May 8, 2018
DIVERSITYINC PUTS MEDTRONIC ON “TOP 50” LIST FOR 2018
Recognized for the third year in a row, Medtronic remains steadfast in commitment to inclusion and diversity.
May 2, 2018
WITH WORK ON HOLD EMPLOYEES SERVE IN PUERTO RICO
Medtronic employees put a pause on their day jobs and pitch in throughout hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico
April 20, 2018
A BOLD STEP IN VALUE-BASED HEALTHCARE
Groundbreaking partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network could impact 500,000 patients, improve outcomes, and save tens of millions of dollars.
March 1, 2018
TEAMING UP TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE JOURNEY
A partnership between Philips and Medtronic looks to streamline and optimize the management of lung nodule patients.
February 20, 2018
QUALITY CULTURES CONVERGE IN NEW JERSEY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
With a focus on quality, Medtronic and UPS Healthcare form a unique team ensuring medical devices get to patients all over the world.
February 16, 2018
MEDTRONIC EXPLORES THE NEXT FRONTIER IN HEALTHCARE: REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
A new partnership aims to accelerate tissue and organ replacement.
February 9, 2018
MEDTRONIC NAMED ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING INNOVATORS
For the fourth straight year, Medtronic received the Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovator award.
February 4, 2018
FORTUNE NAMES MEDTRONIC AMONG 'MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES' IN 2018
The publication’s annual list of Most Admired Companies includes Medtronic.
January 19, 2018
LOOKING FORWARD TO LIFE'S SWEET MUSIC
FDA approves HeartWare™ HVAD™ System as a ‘destination therapy’ for patients with severe heart failure.
January 10, 2018
BAKKEN INVITATION AWARD RECIPIENTS HONORED
Program celebrates 5th year and recognizes people who are “giving on” after overcoming health challenges with the help of medical technology.
January 18, 2018
MEDTRONIC IN PUERTO RICO: BACK TO FULL PRODUCTION
All production at all facilities are operating at pre-hurricane levels.
December 22, 2017
TEAMWORK: MEDTRONIC HELPS VILLALBA RESTORE POWER
Thousands receive water and electricity after Medtronic assists with critical repairs.
December 1, 2017
HELPING WHERE HELP IS NEEDED
Medtronic is working with communities in Puerto Rico to help citizens in need and speed up the island’s recovery.
November 20, 2017
MEDTRONIC AND MERCY: SHARING DATA TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE
Real-world clinical data is key to creating more effective medical devices and improving patient health.
November 15, 2017
MILITARY VETERANS BRINGS UNIQUE SKILLS TO MEDTRONIC
As the nation pauses to honor men and women who served, Medtronic works to address veterans’ issues.
November 10, 2017
DIABETES THERAPY EARNS TOP HONORS FROM CLEVELAND CLINIC
In its annual list of up-and-coming technologies, the hospital gives the Medtronic MiniMed™670G the number one spot.
November 3, 2017
3D PRINTING: A NEW FRONTIER IN HEALTHCARE
Medtronic scientists and engineers ‘look beyond the apparent’ in pursuit of groundbreaking achievements.
October 30, 2017
PARTNERSHIP IMPROVES EFFICIENCY, REDUCES WAIT TIMES
New numbers are in - improvements at New Brunswick Heart Center are already evident since the partnership began.
October 30, 2017
NEW INNOVATION CENTER LOOKS TO ADVANCE HEALTHCARE IN CHINA
The facility will focus on expanding expertise, providing innovative training, and improving the local healthcare industry in rural parts of the country.
October 12, 2017
MICRA IMPLANTS INCREASING AT FAST RATE
More than 10,000 patients have now received the world’s smallest pacemaker.
October 6, 2017
A 'WEEKEND TO REMEMBER' FOR 2017 GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TEAM
Medtronic welcomed its inaugural Global Champions Team to Minnesota, where they were honored and participated in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and Medtronic TC 10-Mile Race.
October 3, 2017
PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES IN AND OUTSIDE THE COMPANY
As Medtronic receives national recognition for its focus on employee health, a partnership with the Minnesota Vikings is impacting the local community.
September 27, 2017
MEDTRONIC TRIES TO UNLOCK NEW SECRETSOF A REMARKABLE MATERIAL
Nitinol is 10 times more flexible than ordinary metal and a key ingredient in new, innovative devices.
September 22, 2017
SIX EMPLOYEES RECEIVE COMPANY'S HIGHEST TECHNICAL HONOR
The Bakken Society holds annual colloquium to induct new members and leads important discussions around the future of the biomedical device industry.
September 21, 2017
GET TO KNOW: PAIK SABER, MEDTRONIC VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF IP COUNSEL
Maximizing the impact of a global innovation ecosystem.
September 18, 2017
HELPING IN HOUSTON: EMPLOYEES STEP UP FOLLOWING HISTORIC HURRICANE
After Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, Texas, Medtronic employees took action – including one man who put work on hold and rescued flood victims trapped in their homes.
September 14, 2017
HELPING VETERANS FIND CAREERS AFTER MILITARY SERVICE
“Re-career” event is designed to help veterans translate military skills into the corporate world.
September 7, 2017
LATIN TELEMEDICINE EXPANDS, IMPACTING MORE PATIENTS
More clinics and hospitals are using telemedicine to connect patients to care when every second counts.
August 21, 2017
A SEAT AT THE TABLE
Medtronic forms first-of-its-kind Hospital IT Advisory Board – a chance for tech leaders to partner and plan for the future.
August 8, 2017
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA RENAMES TWO HEALTH CENTERS IN HONOR OF MEDTRONIC CO-FOUNDER EARL BAKKEN
Earl is a U of M alum; honor recognizes his “legacy of innovation and healing.”
July 17, 2017
REPLACING AORTIC HEART VALVES WITHOUT OPEN-HEART SURGERY
FDA expands approved use of revolutionary technology.
July 10, 2017
FITNESS PRO SHARES JOURNEY WITH ADVANCED HEART FAILURE
In seemingly perfect shape on the surface, 26-year-old Andrew “AJ” Jones went from being a fitness model to fighting for his life.
July 15, 2017