Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) is one of the 14 Tech Stocks to Sell Now According to Ken Fisher. Medtronic plc (MDT) Announces FDA Approval for SmartGuard Algorithm as Automated Glycemic Controller On September 2, 2025, Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) announced that the FDA cleared its SmartGuard algorithm as an interoperable automated glycemic controller, allowing its integration with Abbott’s Instinct sensor for type 1 diabetes. At the same time, the company’s MiniMed 780G system also received approval for adults w ...