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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. Medtech M&A analysis: 41 device companies sold in 2013
Merger and acquisition activity in the medtech industry contracted 13% in 2013, with 41 deals worth a cumulative $14.3 billion coming in for the year, according to analysis from PricewaterhouseCoopers.
2. FDA releases January 2014 510(k) decisions
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration releases a list of 510(k) clearances granted in January 2014.
1. Were medtech’s giants hacked?
An anonymous source tells reporters that Medtronic, Boston Scientific and St. Jude Medical were the targets of a cyber-attack that may have lasted several months.
