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. U.S. Patent Office nixes Smith & Nephew patents in spat with Hologic
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office nixes 2 patents at issue in Smith & Nephew’s long-running infringement battle with Interlace Medical and subsequent acquirer Hologic.
2. NuVasive adds to executive committee
NuVasive brings in some new blood to executive committee, naming a new human resources head and promoting its investor relations vice president.
1. Hospital’s Intuitive Surgical ad raises eyebrows
The University of Illinois lends its name to an ad apparently backed by robot-assisted surgical systems maker Intuitive Surgical, raising questions about the ethics of industry-hospital relationships.
