Core Insights - Medtronic and Mindray North America announced an upgraded strategic partnership in patient monitoring, extending from hospital settings to Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in the U.S. to meet the growing monitoring needs in both inpatient and outpatient environments [1][2] - The collaboration aims to provide higher quality and cost-effective care for outpatient patients, leveraging both companies' established cooperation and technical integration experience, particularly in perioperative scenarios [1] Group 1 - The partnership focuses on the unique demands of outpatient settings, as more surgeries transition from inpatient to outpatient environments, leading to an increased demand for flexible and advanced monitoring devices [1] - Medtronic will integrate several core monitoring technologies into Mindray's platform, including Microstream™ capnography, BIS™ brain function monitoring, Nellcor™ pulse oximetry, and INVOS™ regional oximetry, significantly lowering the barriers for outpatient adoption of advanced monitoring technologies [1][2] Group 2 - Mindray North America is actively advancing the integration of Medtronic's next-generation monitoring products, including the upcoming INVOS™7100 and new BIS™ systems, to provide cutting-edge monitoring solutions for outpatient settings [2] - The collaboration will utilize the integrated distribution network to promote the procurement and deployment of Mindray monitoring systems equipped with Medtronic technology within the U.S. healthcare system, enhancing technical coverage [2] - The partnership exemplifies a successful integration of hospital-grade patient monitoring technology into outpatient settings without increasing system complexity, thereby optimizing workflows and maintaining clinical confidence [2]