Medtronic says cyberattack on IT network has not disrupted operations

April 27 (Reuters) - Medical ‌device maker ​Medtronic ​said on Monday a cyberattack on its computer systems last week did not affect ‌its products or ability to meet patient ⁠needs, and is not expected to materially impact its business ‌or financial results.

Medtronic said ‌the attack that hit the network supporting its corporate IT systems did not impact its products, ​patient safety, manufacturing or distribution operations.

The incident, disclosed in a statement on Friday, underscores ⁠growing cyber risks for medical device makers, as attacks disrupt critical health ​services, raising concerns over patient safety and data security.

The IT network remain separate from ​those that support its products, ‌manufacturing and distribution operations, Medtronic said on Friday.

Peer Stryker last month reported ⁠a destructive cyberattack that delayed surgeries for patients and caused widespread disruption to its business, including its ability ⁠to process orders, make products and ship them to customers.

An ​Iranian-linked hacking group called Handala had claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in retaliation to a strike ‌on a girls' school in Minab, southern Iran.

Medtronic said it has activated response ‌plans and engaged cybersecurity experts to help contain ⁠the attack.

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

(Reporting by Sahil Pandey in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika ‌Syamnath)

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