Say hello to MassDevice +3, a bite-sized view of the top three med-tech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 3 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry.
3. Biomet’s preemption bid fails, company proceeds to trial over metal hips
Biomet fails to convince an Indiana federal judge that federal preemption laws protect the company against personal injury lawsuits over its metal-on-metal M2A hip.
2. Accuray touts another quarter of growth, gains Wall Street favor
Radiosurgery systems maker Accuray gains more than 10% after releasing its 4th quarter earnings report.
1. Medtronic’s maneuvers may signal long-term struggles for industry
Wall Street analysts warn that Medtronic’s moves into disease management signal "challenging times ahead for device manufacturers."
