Minnetronix Medical Neurosurgical Device Wins Prestigious Tekne Award

The TEKNE recognizes top technology companies and products in Minnesota.

SAINT PAUL, MINN. (November 19, 2021) – Minnetronix Medical, Inc. a leading medical technology and operations partner to global medical device companies, today announced that its Minnetronix Medical MindsEye™ Expandable Port has been selected as the winner of the TEKNE award for best medical technology and devices. The TEKNE is presented by the Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) and recognizes the top technology companies and products in Minnesota, where Minnetronix is headquartered.

The Minnetronix MindsEye™ Expandable Port is the first minimally invasive, expandable port for use during neurosurgery. The device’s dynamic retraction represents the industry’s first expandable port designed to facilitate deep brain access in the treatment of stroke, cancer, and other conditions. Minnetronix is offering the MindsEye™ Port as a market-ready product, available to med device companies seeking to expand their product portfolios.

“Given Minnesota is a global epicenter for the medical device industry, this award is quite meaningful to Minnetronix and our teams,” said Jeremy Maniak, Minnetronix CEO. “MindsEye is an excellent example of how Minnetronix is bringing value and innovation to our customers and the industry.”

“Congratulations to Minnetronix Medical for this incredible piece of technology that will save lives the world over. We’re excited the judges recognized MindsEye as a major innovation for treating stroke, cancer, and other conditions,” said Jeff Tollefson, CEO of MnTech.

About Minnetronix Medical
Since 1996, Minnetronix Medical has accelerated medical device breakthroughs as a design, development and manufacturing partner to leading device companies around the world. Today, through life-cycle efficiency, opportunity realization, and increased utility, the organization is creating value in key technology segments, including RF energy, fluid and gas management, optical systems, and stimulation and active wearables. From design and manufacturing services to whole product solutions, Minnetronix brings expansive industry insight and intentional technical acumen, delivering better medical devices to market, faster. Minnetronix is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. More information can be found on the Minnetronix website, by calling 651-917-4060 or emailing info@minnetronixneuro.com.