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October 31, 2008

Steris Receives FDA Warning on Rhode Island Site


Violations uncovered during inspection of plant

Devicemaker Faces Class Action Lawsuit


Suit comes on heels of FDA investigation

October 30, 2008

Lawmakers Expand Probe Into Ties Between Industry and Educators


Two Senate committees investigating ties between Columbia University, Cardiovascular Research Foundation

Smith & Nephew Picks Durham for Biologics & Spine Office


Company leased space in Research Triangle Park

October 29, 2008

Abbott Granted Extension for Stent System


Company given one-year extension on patent

Demand for Foreign Products Changing FDA, Official Says


Official claims FDA must shift its approach on imports

October 28, 2008

Lack of QA Procedures Draws Warning Letter


Company filled orders without testing some devices before shipping them

Endologix Gets $98M Buyout Bid


N.Y. hedge fund also eyeing business software firm

October 27, 2008

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Pain-Drug Device In Europe


Setback could delay launch in the U.S.

CoreValve Wins Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Edwards Lifesciences


Ruling allows company to continue expanded evaluation

October 24, 2008

Patient Sues Over Chicago Surgeon's New Device


Woman claims surgeon used the device without her consent

Boston Scientific Maintains Stent Market Share


Company holds slightly less than half the US market for drug-coated stents

October 23, 2008

FDA Warns CR Bard About Puerto Rico Plant


Manufacturing problems uncovered during inspection

Study: Stents From Abbott, Boston Scientific Work Equally


Both brands fared well at restoring blood flow to the heart

October 22, 2008

Senator Seeks Collaboration on Oversight of Device Advertising


Lawmaker suggests equal regulatory oversight be applied to medical device DTC advertising as to pharmaceuticals