Medtronic announced today that it received CE mark for several expanded indications for its Prevail balloon catheter. The expanded indications for the paclitaxel-coated percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) balloon catheter (or drug-coated balloon/DCB) cover the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). According to the medtech giant, Prevail now has the broadest range of CE mark […]
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Medtronic to separate Diabetes business unit
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it intends to separate its Diabetes business into a new standalone company. The medtech giant said the strategic decision can create “a more focused Medtronic” with a more simplified portfolio in high-margin growth markets. At the same time, it creates an independent, scaled leader in diabetes. The new company — […]
Medtronic Diabetes adds former Moderna exec as chief marketing officer
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it appointed Kate Cronin as the new chief marketing officer for its Diabetes unit. Cronin previously served as chief brand & corporate affairs officer at Moderna. Medtronic says she brings experience in global brand strategy, consumer marketing, corporate communications, public affairs and employee engagement. This marks yet another significant leadership move […]
Medtronic submits interoperable insulin pump to FDA to advance collaboration with Abbott
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it submitted 510(k) applications to the FDA seeking clearance for an interoperable insulin pump. Clearance would enable system integration with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) sensor based on Abbott’s most advanced platform. This marks the latest development in a landmark collaboration between the two medtech giants. Last summer, the companies […]
Medtronic wins FDA nod for new Simplera Sync CGM with MiniMed 780G
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced that the FDA approved its Simplera Sync continuous glucose monitor for use with the MiniMed 780G. Approval provides more options for users of the automated insulin delivery (AID) system, which can also work with the Guardian 4 sensor. Simplera Sync, a disposable, all-in-one sensor requires no fingersticks or overtape. It works with SmartGuard […]
Doctors issue call to action to eliminate barriers to automated insulin delivery
Key opinion leaders issued a call to action to the diabetes community to recognize the importance of automated insulin delivery (AID). A number of doctors issued this call, published by Mary Ann Liebert’s Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, to implement the advances made in the AID technology space. They say pivotal trials and real-world data support […]
Medtronic has a new leader in its Diabetes unit
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) has appointed a former Dexcom leader as the new head of Americas for its Diabetes business unit. On LinkedIn, Laura Endres said in a post that last week was her first with the medtech giant’s Diabetes unit. She spent more than a decade at continuous glucose monitor (CGM) maker Dexcom, bringing significant diabetes […]
The biggest diabetes tech news out of ATTD 2025
Last week, Amsterdam played host to this year’s edition of the International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD). For the 18th edition of this event, some of the biggest names in diabetes technology put their latest innovations on display. Updates for insulin delivery and glucose monitoring technologies dominated the headlines as many […]
Medtronic reports first real-world data on smart insulin pen system
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) today announced real-world data supporting the use of its smart insulin pen and CGM sensor combination. The data evaluated Medtronic’s Smart MDI system, which combines the InPen with the Simplera continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Data showed how the system, designed for people with diabetes using multiple daily injections (MDI) when used as intended, […]
Data supports Medtronic Prevail paclitaxel-coated balloon
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) announced results from a registry highlighting the effectiveness of the Prevail drug-coated balloon (DCB). Dr. Sacharias von Koch of the dept. of cardiology and clinical sciences at Lund University, Skåne University Hospital in Sweden presented findings from the Swedish Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty Registry (SCAAR) at Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2025 in […]
