Medtronic Achieves CE Mark for ApexCut ™ Surgical Blades

April 24, 2026 - Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced CE (Conformité Européenne) mark for ApexCut™ surgical blades, the company's next generation of powered ENT instrumentation designed to improve surgical efficiency^{§, 1} and address frequent challenges in the operating room.

Developed in close collaboration with surgeons, ApexCut™ blades are engineered to reduce clogging and deliver smoother, more predictable performance during powered ENT procedures.^{§, 1} The blade design incorporates a new mouthpiece and tooth-to-tooth cutting pattern intended to minimize interruptions and help maintain procedural flow. ^{§, 1}

"We are very excited to receive CE mark for our new ApexCut™ blades for sinus surgery," said Panos Drakoulas, VP of International for the Ear, Nose, and Throat business at Medtronic. "This is a significant milestone that enables us to bring this innovative technology to surgeons across Europe, offering a seamless solution designed to support consistent performance so they can stay focused on what matters most - their patients and the procedure."

CE mark enables initial clinical use across Europe, with first cases expected shortly after approval.

"ApexCut™ blades are a testament to what's possible when we listen to surgeons and innovate with purpose," said Sean Haag, President of the Ear, Nose, and Throat business at Medtronic. "This milestone reflects our commitment to delivering solutions that empower surgeons to provide exceptional care to their patients. We're excited to see the impact this technology will have across Europe and beyond."

About the Ear, Nose, & Throat Business at Medtronic
Medtronic's Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) business is the global market leader in ENT, delivering innovative technologies that impact nearly 3 million patients each year. For more than 25 years, we have partnered with physicians to advance care across the specialty. Our portfolio supports surgical procedures related to chronic rhinosinusitis and head and neck cancers, spanning surgical navigation, tissue health, powered instruments, localized drug delivery, intraoperative nerve monitoring, and parathyroid detection. As the global leader in ENT navigation since the introduction of the LandmarX ™ image-guided surgery system in 1998, we continue to advance the field with next-generation platforms including the Stealth AXiS™ Surgical System.

About Medtronic
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^§ Efficiency is defined by the reduction of clogging and minimized interruptions, made possible by the blade's cutting design and FlexMetric™ technology in curved blades that streamline tissue removal and suction flow.

1. Non-clinical testing measuring grams resected prior to first clog, comparing ApexCut blades vs Medtronic Tricut, RAD, and Quadcut blades. REF-32461: D01509297 ApexCut Blade Clog Resistance vs Predicate Sinus Blade Design Characterization Report. Non-clinical testing is not indicative of clinical results.