Medtronic expands robotic surgery and complex TAVR options via Pi-Cardia deals
Medtronic expands robotic-assisted surgery and structural heart offerings through partnerships with Cornerstone Robotics and Pi-Cardia. The Cornerstone Robotics deal adds the Sentire system alongside Hugo, while the Pi-Cardia agreement gives Medtronic an exclusive channel for its ShortCut device in complex TAVR cases, strengthening higher-margin, technology-focused franchises while highlighting execution and ramp-up risks.