Medtronic announced on January 15 2026 that it will embed Precision Neuroscience’s Layer 7 cortical interface into its StealthStation surgical navigation system, creating a new neurosurgical platform that combines high‑resolution brain mapping with real‑time navigation.
The integration follows a strong performance in Medtronic’s Neuroscience segment, which generated $2.458 billion in revenue in Q3 FY25, up 5.2% organically. By adding Layer 7, Medtronic aims to deepen its high‑margin neurosurgical offering and capture a larger share of the growing precision‑surgery market, where competitors such as Johnson & Johnson, Stryker, and Siemens Healthineers are also expanding their navigation portfolios.
Layer 7 delivers millimeter‑level cortical activity mapping in real time, allowing surgeons to see functional brain zones during procedures. When coupled with StealthStation’s 3‑D navigation, the system can guide instruments with unprecedented accuracy, potentially reducing operative time and improving patient outcomes.
The move is a strategic operational milestone that positions Medtronic to better compete in the high‑margin neurosurgery space. While no financial terms were disclosed, the integration is expected to generate incremental revenue and margin lift as the platform rolls out, likely beginning in 2026. Management highlighted the alignment with Medtronic’s broader strategy to enhance precision and minimally invasive solutions.
CEO Geoff Martha noted that the company’s “strong earnings this quarter, with significant improvements in both our gross margin and operating margin on the back of our ninth quarter in a row of mid‑single‑digit organic revenue growth,” underscoring confidence in the company’s execution and the added value of the new platform.
The announcement reflects a broader industry trend toward real‑time neural mapping and navigation, and Medtronic’s integration of Layer 7 is expected to strengthen its competitive position in a market that increasingly rewards technological innovation.
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