Medtronic says cyberattack on IT network has not disrupted operations

Reuters

Mon, April 27, 2026 astatine 6:35 AM CDT 1 min read

April 27 (Reuters) - Medical instrumentality shaper Medtronic said connected Monday a cyberattack connected its machine ‌systems past week did not impact its products ‌or quality to conscionable diligent needs, and is not expected to ​materially interaction its concern oregon fiscal results.

Medtronic said the onslaught that deed the web supporting its firm IT systems did not interaction its products, diligent safety, ‌manufacturing oregon organisation ⁠operations.

The incident, disclosed successful a connection connected Friday, underscores increasing cyber risks for aesculapian ⁠device makers, arsenic attacks disrupt captious wellness services, raising concerns implicit diligent information and information security.

The IT web ​remain abstracted ​from those that enactment ​its products, manufacturing and ‌distribution operations, Medtronic said connected Friday.

Peer Stryker past period reported a destructive cyberattack that delayed surgeries for patients and caused wide disruption to its business, including its quality to process orders, marque products and ‌ship them to customers.

An Iranian-linked hacking ​group called Handala had claimed ​responsibility for the ​attack, saying it was successful retaliation ‌to a onslaught connected a ​girls' schoolhouse successful ​Minab, confederate Iran.

Medtronic said it has activated effect plans and engaged cybersecurity experts to assistance incorporate ​the attack.

The ‌company did not instantly respond to a Reuters ​request for comment.

(Reporting by Sahil Pandey successful Bengaluru; ​Editing by Devika Syamnath)