Medtronic Automates Defect Testing with SAP Quality Center and LoadRunner

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Medtronic Automates Defect Testing with SAP Quality Center and LoadRunner

Medtronic shifted defect detection earlier in development using SAP Quality Center and LoadRunner, raising early detection from 5% to 50% and cutting production leakage below 5%.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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SAP

Medtronic expanded its use of SAP Quality Center by Micro Focus and SAP LoadRunner by Micro Focus to automate regression testing and embed performance checks into the development cycle. The initiative standardized change management, automated 35% of tests, and integrated requirement, defect, and reporting functions. Results include faster release cycles for medical devices and reduced testing costs while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Key takeaways

Early defect detection rose from 5% to 50% by shifting testing left into design

Production defect leakage fell below 5% after implementing automated regression suites

Test automation increased from 10% to 35%, lowering manual effort and cycle time

Performance testing moved into development, catching issues before code freeze

Integrated SAP change management linked requirements, defects, and reporting

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