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February 03, 2015 13:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

FDA Grants Pre-Market Approval for Medtronic Melody® Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve

Previously Approved Under Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE), Melody Valve Shows Safety and Effectiveness in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease DUBLIN and MINNEAPOLIS - February 3, 2015 -...
February 03, 2015 09:30 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Initiates Trial Evaluating Cryoballoon for Early Persistent AF

Enrollments Underway in France and Germany DUBLIN and MINNEAPOLIS - Feb. 3, 2015 - Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced the initiation of the Cryo4 Persistent AF (Cryoballoon Ablation for...
February 02, 2015 09:15 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Cardiocom, Medtronic's Patient Monitoring Services Business, Announces Partnerships with Home Health Care Companies

With New LHC Group Service Agreement, Medtronic Now Serves Four of the Five Largest Home Health Care Companies in the United States DUBLIN and MINNEAPOLIS - Feb. 2, 2015 - Medtronic plc (NYSE:...
February 02, 2015 08:30 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Expands Access to the Next Generation CoreValve Evolut R System with New Valve Sizes

CE Mark Approval Received for New 26 mm and 29 mm Valves MINNEAPOLIS - February 2, 2015 - Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced CE (Conformité Européene) Mark for the 26 mm and 29 mm sizes of...
January 29, 2015 09:30 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Studies Show Benefits of Medtronic SmartShock(TM) Technology and Physician Reports in Protecting Patients from Inappropriate Shocks

New Results from PainFree SST, Shock-Less Studies, Involving Nearly 7,000 Patients, Published in HeartRhythm DUBLIN and MINNEAPOLIS - Jan. 29, 2015 - Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced new...
January 28, 2015 09:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Study Finds CoreValve® System Benefits Aortic Stenosis Patients with Prior Coronary Bypass Surgery

Analysis is First to Show Significant Advantages for Transcatheter Aortic Valve in Patients with Prior CABG DUBLIN and SAN DIEGO - January 28, 2015 - Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) revealed new...
January 26, 2015 17:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Completes Acquisition of Covidien

DUBLIN, Ireland - January 26, 2015 - Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in medical technology, services and solutions, announced today that it has successfully completed the previously...
January 26, 2015 07:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic's Pending Acquisition of Covidien Approved by Irish High Court

Transaction Anticipated to Close on January 26, 2015 MINNEAPOLIS AND DUBLIN, Ireland - January 26, 2015 - Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) and Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) today announced that the...
January 23, 2015 08:30 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Introduces Enhanced Therapy to Treat Debilitating Symptoms of Serious Stomach Disorder

FDA-Approved System May Provide Long-Term Symptom Relief for Patients Suffering from Gastroparesis MINNEAPOLIS - January 23, 2015 -Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced it has received...
January 21, 2015 08:00 ET | Source: Medtronic plc

Medtronic Launches MiniMed 640G System, Breakthrough in Artificial Pancreas Technology, Outside the U.S.

New SmartGuard(TM) Technology Helps People with Diabetes Manage the Challenges of Hypoglycemia MINNEAPOLIS - January 21, 2015 - Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced the start of the global...