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3. Medtronic seeks increased damages in spinal patent win against NuVasive
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) wants NuVasive (NSDQ:NUVA) to pay royalties and interest on sales of spinal implants that a jury found to infringe Medtronic patents last year. The motion follows Medtronic’s September win, when a California jury awarded the med-tech titan $101 million after deciding that San Diego-based NuVasive wilfully infringed on Medtronic’s patents.
2. Moody’s raises Boston Scientific rating again
Shares of Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) are enjoying a modest gain today after Moody’s Investors Service (NYSE:MCO) upgraded its debt rating. The ratings agency said it believes BSX stock is less risky now that the Natick, Mass.-based medical device giant has reduced its debt load and introduced new products into its pipeline, according to Moody’s analyst Diana Lee.
1. Stryker’s Wingspan brain stent gets a date with the FDA
The FDA’s neurological devices panel will review clinical data from trials of Stryker’s (NYSE:SYK) Wingspan brain stent system next month, aiming to address harsh criticisms and public petitions urging the agency to recall the device. The panel plans to consider pre-market and post-market data about the device, including the Gateway PTA balloon catheter and stent delivery system, to address concerns that Wingspan may lead to heightened risk of stroke or death.