Implantation of the device is minimally invasive, requiring no sedation or imaging, and is conducted near the ankle.

MDT gains FDA approval for its Altaviva device, a minimally invasive bladder control therapy with long-lasting benefits.

Medtronic has received FDA approval for a new implant aimed at improving bladder control, with a small device placed near the ...

Medtronic's Altaviva wins FDA approval as a minimally invasive implant for urge urinary incontinence, offering long-lasting ...

Inserted near the ankle in a minimally invasive procedure, the device generates low-level electronic impulses that stimulate ...

Analysts said Altaviva is an attractive option compared to rival products, informing their belief that Medtronic can ...

Patients who receive an Altaviva device return home with therapy activated. Medtronic says this marks a first among ...

Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, announced today that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the Altaviva™ device. The minimally ...

In November, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved r-SNM, the first rechargeable sacral nerve stimulator cleared for full-body MRI scans, and sales results from the initial launch were ...

Bladder leakage is a problem for 60-percent of women. These kinds of incontinence issues can be a big problem, and significantly impact quality of life. Sarah Avrech is a mom of three. She started ...

Kathy Boehm shows where the charger is placed to recharge her implant. The charger can be in a belt or tucked inside her pants. Dr. Tarek Garas Dr. Lindsey Hahn Locating the nearest bathroom when she ...