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. 2013: Medtech’s banner year
Medtech stocks fared well this year, gaining an average of nearly 45% despite headwinds including the medical device tax, the European financial crisis and an uncertain regulatory environment.
2. Intact Vascular launches PAD balloon angioplasty trial
Intact Vascular launches a multi-site study to gather data on the safety and performance of its Tack-It endovascular system for treating peripheral artery disease.
1. Stryker hashes out 1st settlements in Rejuvenate hip implant cases
Stryker Corps. settles the 1st of a raft of lawsuits it’s facing over its recalled Rejuvenate hip replacement implant.
