Medtronic
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A global healthcare technology leader — boldly attacking the most challenging health problems facing humanity with innovations that transform lives.
Joined July 2009
Addressing #COVID19 is a group effort. We are grateful for the discussion with @ElonMusk and @Tesla as we work across industries to solve problems and get patients and hospitals the tools they need to continue saving lives. We're all in this together.
Just had a long engineering discussion with Medtronic about state-of-the-art ventilators. Very impressive team!.
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#MDTisMobilizing with @elonmusk. Our collaboration with @Tesla / SpaceX is bearing fruit. @SpaceX is now making a vital component for critical care #ventilators — more vents sooner for #COVID19 patients.
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Recognizing #ventilator demand has surpassed supply, starting today we are publicly sharing design specifications for our PB560 ventilator. This will allow participants across industries to evaluate options for rapid manufacturing in response to #COVID19.
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Medtronic is mobilizing. We will more than double our capacity to manufacture and supply #ventilators, in response to the urgent needs of patients and healthcare systems across the globe as we confront the #COVID19 virus.
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We're deeply saddened to share that our co-founder, Earl Bakken, died peacefully today at the age of 94. Earl inspired greatness & challenged us to achieve the impossible. Thank you, Earl, for your vision & immeasurable contributions to medical technology. #EarlBakken
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We are mobilizing to create solutions for #COVID19, and additional design & software source code files are now available for our PB560 #ventilator. Thanks for your patience & interest as we upload the complete set of documents this week. #MDTisMobilizing
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"Our production is already up 40% from January when the virus first hit China. And now we're going to double that in the next coming weeks, and then double that again by July." @GeoffMartha on our efforts to ramp up #ventilator production. #MDTisMobilizing
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"We all acknowledge this is an unprecedented human challenge that we're all facing, and it provides an unprecedented response from all of us. And I can assure you that Medtronic is mobilizing and doing everything we can." @MedtronicCEO on @CNBC. #COVID19
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Did you know one of our #ventilators is made up of more than 1,750 parts & 1 million lines of software code? Medtronic EVP Bob White talks all things ventilators and our response to the growing need across the globe. #MDTisMobilizing #COVID19
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As we honor the man who helped build our industry with the invention of the first battery-operated, external pacemaker, we want to hear how Earl Bakken's legacy has impacted your life. Help us celebrate #EarlBakken by sharing your story.
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We developed new remote monitoring solutions using CDC guidelines that could help manage burdens on health systems during the #COVID19 pandemic.
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Announcing FDA approval for InterStim™ SureScan™ MRI leads—enabling full-body* MRI scans for the InterStim™ II and the InterStim™ Micro systems. InterStim Without Limits™: See important safety information
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Proud to join global #ventilator manufacturers to create the Ventilator Training Alliance aiming to provide healthcare professionals instant access to critical training info for ventilators using a mobile app powered by @allegosoftware. #HelpingHeroes
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Today marks a changing of the guard. @GeoffMartha begins his tenure as the new CEO of Medtronic! Geoff has played a critical role in the company for 8+ years, & we are excited to see him take the helm at this time. We know he is the right leader to propel us to new heights.
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Today, all 90,000+ employees give our heartfelt thanks to @OmarIshrak for his leadership and constant guidance toward fulfilling our Mission and taking healthcare #FurtherTogether. Thank you, Omar!
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Get your blood pressure checked and encourage others to roll up their sleeves. Like, comment, and share this post and we will donate $1 per like, $3 per comment, and $5 per share (up to the approved grant amount) to the International Society of Hypertension. #sleevesup
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Each December, we pause to honor the patients that we serve and their incredible stories. 57 years on, this is still our favorite time of the year. #MDTProud
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No parade? No problem! #Pride is never cancelled! We are proud to celebrate the uniqueness of everyone and support their journey to be their true selves. Pride is for all of us. #MDTPRide #PrideMonth
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In August, we announced @OmarIshrak would retire as CEO & become our Exec Chairman, while continuing as Board Chairman. During his final week as CEO, we're celebrating Omar’s immeasurable contributions to our company. Watch highlights from his journey.
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Congratulations to all the runners who participated in the Medtronic #TCMarathon and #TC10Mile today!
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How long will it take to mobilize? How complex is the process? Measures to increase production? Those are just some of the #ventilator topics that Medtronic Executive Vice President Bob White discusses in this series of videos. #MDTisMobilizing #COVID19
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Planning for a global pandemic is impossible, but we are mobilizing to meet the increased demand for #ventilators. And while employees like Philomena are concerned about #COVID19, she knows she plays an important role in helping others. #MDTisMobilizing
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Read our open letter to customers, partners, & patients: We face this challenge together. We are doing all we can during #COVID19 to support the medical professionals we have worked with for decades.
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Honored to be named a #CatalystAwards2020 winner for our commitment to building inclusion & advancing women. Some of our top technology teams are led by women—helping us achieve the most robust product pipeline in our history. #NowIsTheMoment @CatalystInc
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Medtronic statement regarding New York Times article published March 29, 2020:
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Omar Ishrak @MedtronicCEO appeared on @CNBC @SquawkStreet to discuss #ventilator production, open sourcing, and partnering with companies to help address #COVID19.
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Proud of the @MDTFoundation and their efforts to support impacted communities during the #COVID19 crisis.
In the midst of a global health crisis, we are committed to doing everything we can to help. We are donating an additional $10M to partner orgs. on the front lines providing critical care to the most vulnerable affected by #COVID19.
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Proud to announce an important milestone for our Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery system. Congrats to Clínica Santa Maria in Chile for performing the first case in the world and officially beginning our patient registry.
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At Medtronic, we recognize the personal worth of ALL employees. Great to see the progress on the #TitleVII ruling on protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.
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See 5 things we're doing to address #COVID19. Our top priority is employee safety & supporting our healthcare partners as they respond to the virus. We're equally committed to continued operations & to focus on providing access to our life-saving products.
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Congratulations to our CHRO, Carol Surface, on being named a 2020 National Academy of Human Resources Fellow for excellence in HR. We are grateful for Carol's leadership and immeasurable contributions to Medtronic and the HR profession.
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Medtronic Care Management Solutions team doing the #diabetesdancedare for @AmDiabetesAssn & 1.4M Americans diagnosed w/ diabetes each year.
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"Our emotions are high. We are frustrated. We are angry. But, let’s not turn away from light and love at this time.". Our CEO @GeoffMartha shares his thoughts and hopes for healing following the death of #GeorgeFloyd.
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We are taking National Wear Red Day global! Employees around the world are wearing red for women’s heart health. #GoRedWearRed
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The courage of doctors, nurses, and care teams working on the frontlines of #COVID19 is nothing short of inspirational. As they continue their life-saving work, we continue to focus on providing access to our life-saving medical technology.
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The Medtronic Board of Directors unanimously appointed Geoff Martha (@GeoffMartha), currently EVP of Restorative Therapies Group to succeed Ishrak as CEO effective April 2020.
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Our employee holiday program brings together patients, physicians and employees from around the world. As we reflect on all we've done this year, we're reminded that our Mission to alleviate pain, extend life, and restore health is just as personal to us as it is to our patients.
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From all of us at Medtronic, we wish you and your families a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!
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Today, we honor the man who changed the face of modern medicine, our co-founder — Earl Bakken. Join us in wishing him a Happy 94th Birthday!
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#EarlBakken taught us what it means to be a Mission-driven company where our patients, our employees, and our communities are the inspiration that guides everything we do.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! We're getting ready for our annual Employee Holiday program taking place tomorrow at operational headquarters in Minneapolis.
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Proud to see our CFO Karen Parkhill ranked #2 in the 2021 Top 25 Women Leaders in Medical Devices by The Healthcare Technology Report. Karen's leadership & guidance have been instrumental in helping us navigate through the challenges of the pandemic.
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Our team developed a pacemaker the size of a vitamin — we believe there is potential to go even smaller. What does this mean for the future of #MedTech? Find out.
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria — our employees’ perseverance never wavered. See how our team in Puerto Rico came together to support one another. #MDTProud
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Earl Bakken's vision extended beyond device innovation. We are grateful for his forward thinking on corporate citizenship, women in leadership, and inclusion & diversity. His deep passion to help people is alive today in our Mission. #EarlBakken
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Medtronic Completes Submission to FDA for InterStim™ Micro Neurostimulator and SureScan™ MRI Leads.
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In 2018, our employees personally contributed $15.8M to charitable causes and logged 58,000+ volunteer hours in 52 countries. It's this compassion and desire to do good—driven by our Mission—that makes us more than a medical technology company. #MDTProud
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As this year comes to a close, we want to wish our partners, patients and employees a happy and healthy 2020. We look forward to going #FurtherTogether in the new decade.
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Young #EarlBakken was inspired by how Dr. Frankenstein used electricity to bring a man to life. Then, his pastor advised him to use his scientific skills for the benefit of humankind. These influences sparked Earl's transformation from tinkerer to healer.
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We’re thrilled that Minnesota @GovMarkDayton has proclaimed Wednesday, November 7, 2018, as “Earl Bakken Day” in honor & remembrance of our co-founder, Minnesota engineer, business leader, and philanthropist #EarlBakken.
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Congratulations to all the runners who participated in the Medtronic @TCMarathon and #TC10Mile today, including the #MDTGlobalChamps18
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"We've been really impressed with how the hospitals have really learned to safely care for COVID patients, and at the same time conduct elective procedures." @GeoffMartha on @CNBC to discuss how the pandemic is impacting business.
Medtronic out with quarterly results that exceeded analyst expectations. Ventilator sales were strong, but profits fell on weaker demand for medical devices as elective surgeries and procedures were delayed due to the pandemic. CEO Geoff Martha joined us to discuss. @CNBC $MDT
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We are pleased to see @BaylisMedical use our open sourced PB560 #ventilator files to support patients in Canada. #COVID19.
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Our annual Employee Holiday program has a rich history and connection to our co-founder, #EarlBakken, who recently passed away. His presence, his plaid jacket, his encouraging words have been staples of the program since its beginning. Hear about it from Earl himself. #MDTProud
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Through partnership and teamwork, we improved 70 million lives in 2017. Let's continue to take healthcare #FurtherTogether.
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"Two new patients are served every 1 second with a whole family of Medtronic products. So when this program is finished we will have served nearly 11,000 patients. I think #EarlBakken is smiling about that." Steve Mahle, former MDT executive
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“The concept of value-based care, which is improving outcomes at the lowest possible cost is something that you can’t really argue with—how can that be bad for anyone?” @MedtronicCEO, Omar Ishrak, on #VBHC at #WEF18
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For our co-founder #EarlBakken, the family, friends, colleagues, and patients he helped were always his top priority. We were honored to bring so many of them together today to celebrate Earl and the impact he had on us all. Rest in peace, Earl.
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Our team developed a pacemaker the size of a vitamin — we believe there is potential to go even smaller. What does this mean for the future of #MedTech? Find out.
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“We’re playing offense and finding a new gear at Medtronic.” CEO @GeoffMartha. Full details and press release for our Q1 FY21 business results here: $MDT #earnings
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From all of us at Medtronic, we wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2021!
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Medtronic receives FDA approval for worlds 1st hybrid closed loop system for people with Type 1 diabetes Learn more
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Congrats to @MedtronicCEO Omar Ishrak for the incredible honor of being inducted into @theNAEng’s Class of 2020! We celebrate the leadership, expertise, and vision of our CEO and all that he has accomplished.
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Our team developed a pacemaker the size of a vitamin — we believe there is potential to go even smaller. What does this mean for the future of #MedTech? Find out.
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The annual Employee Holiday Program is one of the most rewarding and emotional days here at Medtronic. It grounds us in our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Today we gathered virtually to celebrate bold innovations and inspiring patient stories.
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365 days a year — each filled with incredible stories. We are honored to have played a role in so many lives.
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Our Chairman & CEO @GeoffMartha is ranked the #1 CEO in healthcare technology in 2021 by The Healthcare Technology Report. Geoff's leadership has been critical in the pursuit of fulfilling our Mission to use technology to improve human welfare. #MDTProud
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Welcome our 2018 Medtronic Global Champions — running in this year's Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. Our team consists of runners from around the world who have overcome medical conditions with the help of #MedTech. Follow the journey: #MDTGlobalChamps18
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In honor of International Women's Day, we're proud to recognize our leaders who #BreakTheBias in our workplace, our industry and the communities we serve. #IWD2022
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Proud to see our former CEO & current Exec Chair @OmarIshrak rank #5 in the top healthcare technology CEOs of 2020 by The Healthcare Technology Report. His commitment to our company and passion for our Mission were clear everyday he led Medtronic.
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#EarlBakken dreamed of a world where women lead. Earl recognized that there are many great women leaders and there needs to be many more. His dream. Our Mission.
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Gender equity is at the top of our agenda and real progress takes consistent and unwavering efforts. That’s why we’re part of @CatalystInc’s initiative and proud of our @MedtronicCEO for being a #CatalystForChange.
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Earl Bakken's vision of using technology to help patients is still inspiring people around the globe. This month, the @sciencemuseum opened a new exhibition that features to our co-founder and his passion for innovation.
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Congratulations to our co-founder Earl Bakken for being recognized for his “legacy of innovation and healing.”
Consortium member @UMNCSH has been renamed in honor of #EarlBakken, @Medtronic co-founder, inventor and @UMNCSE alum! #IntegrativeHealth
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We’re sending a message. We believe #LoveIsLove and embrace a culture where all employees — and their loved ones — feel they belong and are included here and in our communities.
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Today, on #WorldHealthDay, we want to give a special thanks to global healthcare workers for their courage and sacrifice in the face of unprecedented challenges. Thank you for your dedication! #ThanksHealthHeroes
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“Robotics will speed up minimally invasive surgery and could standardize outcomes by reducing variability.” @MedtronicCEO #LIGHTFORUM2018
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We’re honored to join world leaders and represent a perspective from the private sector at #UNGA. Today @MedtronicCEO Omar Ishrak shared how industry is uniquely positioned to help achieve #UHC with therapy innovation, expanding access to treatment, & improving care efficiency
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"I have been driven by a heartfelt desire to use my knowledge and energy to help mankind." #EarlBakken
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Proud to be on @Forbes 2020 America's Best Employers for Women list. Whether it's achieving 100% gender pay equity in the US or being an industry leader in women's representation, we work hard and will keep working hard to ensure inclusion and equity.
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Thank you for the outpouring of support for our co-founder #EarlBakken. His legacy impacted millions. As the week dedicated to honoring Earl ends, we continue celebrating his life by living the Mission he crafted so many years ago
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Each Dec employees gather to honor patients & their stories in 56-yr tradition that began w/ MDT founder Earl Bakken
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As we welcome in 2022, we reflect on the contributions of everyone around the world who help us engineer the extraordinary. Thank you to our employees, partners, and the patients we serve. Together, we can alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for generations to come.
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Using technology and data, we're looking at #PainManagement differently. See how #MedTech is helping advance the future of pain management.
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We're innovating to make neuromodulation technology smaller, longer-lasting, and smarter. In this episode of MedtronicTalks, hear from Dave Anderson about how new advances in #medtech are leading to more personalized and adaptive therapies.
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We're committed to racial equity and believe in the transformative power of education & healthcare access to reduce disparities. The @MDTFoundation is pledging $16M in multi-year commitments to support Black communities in the US.
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Announcing CE Mark for our new DBS neurostimulator with groundbreaking technology. See DBS from a new perspective:
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More than one billion people worldwide have hypertension,¹ a number that is expected to reach 1.6 billion by 2025.² Please like, reply, and RT to help us raise money for the ISH. #sleevesup #getchecked Get involved:
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In case you missed it, we shared our Q2 #earnings report yesterday. Here are the three things you need to know: $MDT
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Hello from #TCMarathon Mile 19! A huge thank you to our volunteers who have been here all morning cheering on today's runners! #MDTProud
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To ALL nurses and caregivers on the front lines and behind the scenes—we thank you. Happy #NationalNursesDay
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