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3. Breast cancer: Varian lands FDA clearance for radiotherapy device updates
Varian Medical Systems Inc. (NYSE:VAR) won FDA clearance to update the control software for its Clinac and Trilogy targeted radiotherapy devices and its new Pivitol Care Solution for prone breast treatment.
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2. Symmetry Medical bags J&J surgical instruments arm for $165M
Orthopedic company Symmetry Medical (NYSE:SMA) signed a definitive agreement to acquire the surgical instrument business of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary Codman & Shurtleff for $165 million cash.
1. Orthopedics players slide after CMS aims at “unnecessary” procedures
Share prices fizzled for a few orthopedic device makers in the days following news of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ pre-reimbursement review project.