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Medtronic Cuts 81 Jobs at California Diabetes Facility

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
81
EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 20, 2026
81 OF 95,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: California, USA.

Department affected: diabetes site.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Medtronic plc has announced the layoff of 81 employees at its diabetes site in California. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency within the organization. Medtronic's diabetes division has faced challenges, prompting this workforce reduction to better align resources with current business needs. The affected employees will be notified as part of the company's restructuring efforts.

Medtronic plc cut 81 jobs in CA affecting its diabetes site team as of February 20, 2026.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 95,000 people Medtronic plc employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 9 layoff events at Medtronic plc since July 2023, including 184 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 6 additional events known from news reporting.

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Medtronic plcMDT
Health Care · 95,000 employees
9
EVENTS TRACKED
184
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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