Cardiology
Medtronic gets approval for MRI-safe heart implant
Medtronic said Monday that it has been cleared to market a heart defibrillator implant that can be safely used in an MRI scanner.
Sep 14, 2015
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Cardiology
Medtronic to spend $458M on heart valve developer
Medical device maker Medtronic will pay up to $458 million for a privately held company that is developing a heart valve replacement.
Aug 25, 2015
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Cardiology
New resources help healthcare providers understand, diagnose mystery strokes
A new guide helps healthcare professionals better understand and diagnose strokes of unknown cause. The free resource is part of an American Heart Association/American Stroke Association initiative in collaboration with Medtronic ...
May 19, 2015
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Medications
FDA: Medtronic must stop most sales of Synchromed drug pumps
The Food and Drug Administration says Medtronic must stop most sales of its implantable drug pumps after years of uncorrected problems.
Apr 27, 2015
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Other
Medical device maker settles lawsuit for $4.4 million
Medtronic has agreed to pay $4.4 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the federal government accusing the company of selling medical devices made in China and Malaysia to the U.S. military.
Apr 3, 2015
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Medtronic spends $350M on another European deal
U.S. medical device maker Medtronic is building stronger ties to Europe, a couple months after announcing a $42.9 billion acquisition that involves moving its main executive offices across the Atlantic, where it can get a ...
Aug 27, 2014
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Diabetes
Sanofi, Medtronic join on diabetes drugs, devices
French drugmaker Sanofi and U.S. medical device manufacturer Medtronic Inc. have joined in a project to develop new combinations of drugs and devices for diabetes care.
Jun 14, 2014
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Cardiology
Heart expert sees pacemaker as cardiac management milestone
(Medical Xpress)—The BBC reported Monday that the world's smallest' pacemaker, the Micra Transcatheter Pacing System, was fitted for the first time in England. The pacemaker is one-tenth the size of traditional models. ...
Cardiology
FDA approves expanded indication for CRT devices
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an application from Medtronic for revised labeling for two cardiac resynchronization pacemakers (CRT-P) and eight cardiac resynchronization defibrillators (CRT-D). ...
Apr 15, 2014
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Health
Device firms adjust to increased payment disclosure
Mark DuVal's law firm has been busy teaching medical device and drug makers how to obey the Physician Payments Sunshine Act.
Mar 12, 2014
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