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July 31, 2008
Remediation efforts result in more efficient manufacturing
July 29, 2008
Specialty Needle Manufacturer Continues to Diversify Theragenics Business
July 28, 2008
Company allegedly did not evaluate or investigate four complaints about needle sticks
Move will expand GE's $17 billion health care operation into the single-use products market
July 24, 2008
Doctors complained device was failing at a high rate
Problems uncovered during March inspection
July 23, 2008
Move is part of FDA effort to improve monitoring of imported products
“Closed-loop system” could reduce a manufacturer’s exposure
July 22, 2008
Deal worth $47.8 million
Ability to better identify problems requires substantial resources
July 21, 2008
Recall follows reports that equipment broke during surgery
Guidance will explain how FDA will interpret International Organization for Standardization audit reports
July 14, 2008
Company discovers catheter was inadequately attached in several cases
Bill removes barriers to plaintiffs initiating private lawsuits against manufacturers
July 11, 2008
Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific appear to be most vulnerable to the increased scrutiny
Company plans to appeal ruling
July 9, 2008
Novartis completes first stage in takeover of eye-care company
Company also consolidating its business into two primary segments.
July 8, 2008
Companies collaborate to develop miniature wireless sensing solutions for implantable medical markets
Deal augments St. Jude programs to treat atrial fibrillation
July 7, 2008
Lawsuit claims surgical instruments were sterilized in hydraulic waste fluid from elevators
July 3, 2008
VNUS seeking monetary damages and wants companies to stop selling products
July 2, 2008
Wound care business generated $270 million in sales last year
Move expected to save company more than $1 million
The agency took an average 335 days in 2006 to approve devices
July 1, 2008
Companion legislation expected to be introduced in Senate
Company should have submitted new application for manufacturing modifications to its System 1 Processor
