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Medtronic

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Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology, services, and solutions, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. The company focuses on addressing significant health challenges through innovative products and services that improve the health and lives of millions worldwide. With a history of 75 years, Medtronic has pioneered numerous medical advancements, including the first battery-powered pacemaker and AI-enhanced cancer screening.

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Medtronic - Latest News and Updates

• Medtronic has adapted its pulse oximeter technology for more accurate readings on darker skin tones, as discussed at a recent dinner in Annapolis, MD.
• Medtronic's Evolut FX plus valves were implanted for the first time in Switzerland, marking a significant advancement for patients at risk for coronary events.
• On November 1, 2024, Medtronic announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services granted transitional pass-through payment for its Symplicity Spyral renal denervation catheter, enhancing patient access to this blood pressure treatment.
• Medtronic has settled a lawsuit regarding racial biases in pulse oximeters, while experts await updated FDA guidelines.
• Medtronic showcased the Percept RC device at the Melbourne Roadshow Event on November 6, exclusively for healthcare professionals.

• Medtronic's latest spinal cord stimulator was featured in TIME's Best Inventions of 2024.
• Kendra J. Grubb, MD, MHA, FACC has joined Medtronic as Vice President & Chief Medical Officer - Structural Heart in the United States, previously serving as Professor of Surgery & Medicine at Emory University.
• Medtronic will participate in PCR London Valves 2024 with insights from Matthew Leafstedt, VP WE Structural Heart.
• Matthew Dovell, VP HR, Eurasia, and Xeniya Shilina, Senior Change Manager at Medtronic, will discuss creating a global center of excellence for Medtronic employees at simplyEXPO in November.
• Medtronic will participate in the Regulatory Roundup event on November 13.

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