Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology, focused on developing and providing innovative therapeutic solutions to improve the lives of patients. The company specializes in a wide range of medical devices and therapies, addressing conditions in areas such as diabetes care, cardiovascular health, surgical innovations, and neurological disorders. Medtronic is committed to advancing healthcare through cutting-edge research, collaboration with healthcare providers, and a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, aiming to enhance the quality of life for millions around the world. Read More
NEW HOPE, Pa., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO) (“Orchestra BioMed” or the “Company”), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through strategic partnerships with market-leading global medical device companies, today announced the receipt of a $15 million payment from Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) pursuant to the previously disclosed Revenue Participation Right Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Royalty Purchase Agreement”). The payment completes a scheduled tranche under the agreement and reflects Ligand’s continued strategic capital support of Orchestra BioMed’s late-stage cardiovascular programs, AVIM Therapy and Virtue SAB, which are both being evaluated in ongoing randomized, controlled pivotal trials.
NEW HOPE, Pa., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO) (“Orchestra BioMed” or the “Company”), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through strategic partnerships with market-leading global medical device companies, today announced the receipt of a $20 million investment from Medtronic, plc. (NYSE: MDT, “Medtronic”) pursuant to the previously disclosed strategic financing agreement. The funding represents the completion of a scheduled tranche under the agreement, as well as Medtronic’s continued support for the BACKBEAT Trial for AVIM Therapy, Orchestra BioMed’s global pivotal trial evaluating its patented investigational treatment for uncontrolled hypertension in pacemaker-indicated patients.
Although Medtronic has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.
NEW HOPE, Pa., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO) (“Orchestra BioMed” or the “Company”), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through strategic partnerships with market-leading global medical device companies, today announced that the FDA has granted a second Breakthrough Device Designation (“BDD”) for AVIM Therapy specific to patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite the use of anti-hypertensive medications, and an indication for a pacemaker.
NEW HOPE, Pa., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO) (“Orchestra BioMed” or the “Company”), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through strategic partnerships with market-leading global medical device companies, today announced two AVIM Therapy presentations at the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2026 Annual Meeting.
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