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3. DJO Global’s executive VP resigns
Medical device maker DJO Global, Inc. announced that its executive vice president of U.S. commercial operations, Andrew Holman, will leave the company "to pursue other opportunities."
Newly minted DJO president & CEO Mike Mogul, former head of Stryker Corp.’s (NYSE:SYK) $4-billion-plus orthopedics division, will take over for Holman.
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2. Getinge Group a cool $680 million for Atrium Medical
Sweden-based Getinge Group and its subsidiary Maquet Cardiovascular announced a definitive agreement to acquire soft tissue reinforcement technology developer Atrium Medical for $680 million.
1. FDA warns Lasik docs to stay honest in advertising
The FDA warned U.S. eye doctors to steer clear of false promises in Lasik ads. The federal watchdog agency told docs that omitting risks and exaggerating benefits of Lasik vision-correction surgery could lead to federal enforcement.