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September 30, 2008
Clinical and medical products businesses become a separate public company
Study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic
Device firms step up efforts to reveal relationships with doctors
September 29, 2008
Lawmakers, medical groups want restrictions on advertising
Financial details not disclosed
September 26, 2008
Deal worth $380 million
Active Implants pairs with InMotion to test new medical device
Federal judge grants motion for final judgement against Boston Scientific
September 25, 2008
Company failed to get marketing clearance for sterilization wraps
Minimally invasive medical products are steadily gaining ground
September 24, 2008
Financial details of supply agreement not disclosed
Sector attractive to investors seeking safety amid global economic slowdown
September 23, 2008
Lack of dialogue prompts pullout
Technology, market shifts challenge regulators
September 22, 2008
Inspections do not occur as frequently as law requires
Patients with allergies to metal are at risk for recations to implanted devices
September 19, 2008
Company jointly served by the FDA and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
September 17, 2008
Firm has hired Eisner Safety Consultants to gain FDA compliance
Company investing nearly $71 million in Galway plant
September 16, 2008
Move intended to help Tronics develop more specialized medical devices
New report stresses safety, efficacy of FDA's medical device approval process
September 15, 2008
The enterprise value of the US firm is $10 million
Deal worth $360 million in cash
September 12, 2008
Private equity firm leads buyout of Indiana device maker
FDA claims Volk Optical overlooked numerous complaints involving the possible malfunction of diagnostic contact lenses
September 11, 2008
FDA cites X Spine Systems for failure to correct quality problems
Deal worth $18 million
September 10, 2008
'Infuse Bone Graft' linked to life-threatening complications
New FDA rule to take effect Sept. 22
September 9, 2008
Complaint alleged against company that filed two patent complaints against Terumo
Abbott seeking patent extension through 2011
September 8, 2008
MedSystems is renamed Corpak MedSystems
Stent made with biodegradeable drug coating
September 5, 2008
Company receives $167 million reduction in patent verdict
All claims between the companies have been dismissed
Patent set to expire on Oct. 29
September 4, 2008
Probe threatens to upend $1.8 billion market
Adverse incidents occurred after Encore Medical identified problem with muscle stimulators
Family’s claims are based on violations of federal law
Court decision a victory for small orthopedic device manufacturer
September 3, 2008
Thoracic aortic aneurysm stent grafts will now be tracked
Company sparring with government over 'oppressive' subpeona
New group focused on investing in companies developing new medical devices, diagnostics and pharmaceuticals
Move is part of a multiyear effort to lower spending on its medical testing business
September 2, 2008
Rule limits changes companies can make to product warnings
HDE approval is based on safety and probable benefit
