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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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Updates as of Oct 09, 2024

• Medtronic introduced the LigaSure™ XP Maryland devices with continuous 360° jaw rotation, enhancing surgical precision.
• Andrés Cima has joined Medtronic as President Latam in Brazil, previously serving as CEO at Invested Companies / Portfolio Management & New Business Development at Pátria Investimentos.
• Medtronic launched the Avalus Ultra™ Bioprosthesis valve in Western Europe at the EACTS congress in Lisbon, as announced by Karim Bandali, Ph.D., president of the Cardiac Surgery business.
• On October 8, 2024, Medtronic won the dismissal of a False Claims Act case in the Southern District of New York, where allegations involved the reuse of a component of their iPro2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring system.
• Medtronic is implementing AI plans across all its units to enhance healthcare and business operations.

• Medtronic is partnering with Siemens Healthineers to integrate its AiBLE surgical suite with Siemens' Multitom Rax robotic X-ray scanner for robotic head and spine procedures, announced at the North American Spine Society meeting.
• A patient in the upper Midwest became the first to receive Medtronic's latest DBS device at M Health Fairview.
• Medtronic is set to revolutionize cardiac care with a groundbreaking advancement, as shared by employee Björn Frühauf on October 9.
• Medtronic India was recognized as the 'Most Preferred Workplace for Women' by Team Marksmen Network.
• Medtronic is expanding its New York District and hiring for Dana Maradie's team in the ENT portfolio.
• Medtronic will be the Titanium Sponsor at the World Congress of Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery in Singapore on October 11-12, 2024, where they will host a lunch symposium on minimally invasive hernia procedures.
• Medtronic showcased its innovative health technologies at the Puerto Rico Clock anniversary event dedicated to breast cancer awareness.
• Jamie Pickett has joined Medtronic as Vice President, Operational Excellence in the United States, previously serving as Vice President, Quality and Continuous Improvement at L3Harris Technologies.
• Tobias Hagemeyer has joined Medtronic as Business Director Germany - Cranial & Spinal Technologies from his previous role as Regional Sales Manager Spine & Enabling Technologies at Stryker in Germany.
• Medtronic is currently hiring for the position of Philanthropy Operations Director in the United States.
• Medtronic is currently hiring for the position of District Manager, Peripheral Vascular in the United States.
• Medtronic is currently seeking a Distinguished Engineer - Electronic Packaging Technology Leader in the United States.
• Medtronic is currently hiring for the position of Diabeter and NOK Finance Lead in the Netherlands.
• Medtronic is currently seeking a Commercial Operations Lead in Saudi Arabia.
• Jason Case, VP of R&D at Medtronic, spoke at the Medical Wearables 2024 conference on October 8.
• Medtronic will discuss making cutting-edge medical technology accessible at The MedTech Conference in Toronto on October 8.
• Medtronic offers a free pacemaker following reports of heart problems related to Johnny Rep, who is currently in intensive care.
• Medtronic will participate in Futurapolis Santé 2024 in Montpellier on October 11-12 to discuss innovations in healthcare, including stroke prevention and cardiac care.
• Medtronic is participating in the Heart Rhythm Congress 2024 at ICC Birmingham.
• Medtronic will host the Twin Cities Marathon on October 5, 2025, with early registration available from October 6 to 23.
• Medtronic recently opened a training center at IRCAD in Strasbourg to advance minimally invasive surgery.
• Medtronic showcased the PulseSelect innovation in interventional arrhythmology at the AFA congress in Italy on October 4.
• Oxford Heartbeat will have a stand at the Medtronic Neurovascular CO-LAB Neurovascular Technology Expo in NYC next week.
• Medtronic sponsored the ANZSVS24 conference as a Platinum Sponsor.
• Medtronic will participate in The MedTech Conference in Toronto to strengthen its role as a solutions provider in Canadian healthcare.
• Medtronic is the Bronze Sponsor at AICT-AsiaPCR 2024 on October 4-5, featuring symposiums on Renal Denervation and Structural Heart at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
• Medtronic's STEM volunteer team received the Global STEM Outreach Award 2024 for their impactful community work.
• Medtronic participated in #AIGLive2024, leading an AI Expert Panel on colonoscopy, conducting a Manometry Luncheon Symposium, and showcasing innovative endoscopy products.
• Medtronic celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Alcalá de Henares Distribution Center, which has achieved milestones like winning the Fenin Voluntades Award for environmental management and being the first Medtronic distribution center to validate its carbon footprint.
• Medtronic will host a workshop on a technology- and data-driven diabetes care model at the ISPAD Conference in Lisbon on October 3.
• Medtronic's Activa PC and Percept PC impulse generators show promise for long-term control of Essential Tremor, as presented at the 2024 MDS Congress.
• Medtronic is showcasing its latest robotic technologies, including the new Mazor™ 5.1 surgical software, at the EUROSPINE 2024 event from October 2-4.

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