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3. Has the med-tech sales slump bottomed out?
The sales slump endured by the medical industry as the economic crisis hit may be over, according to Johnson & Johnson CEO William Weldon.
2. J&J earnings sink 28% on one-time charges
Johnson & Johnson’s (NYSE:JNJ) latest earnings statement reveals deep holes in profits due to costs associated with product liability charges and legal settlements in 4th quarter and full year of 2011.
1. FDA announces 2012 medical device priorities
The FDA’s Center for Devices & Radiological Health announces its strategic priorities for 2012, including final versions of all guidance documents, guidelines for acceptable clinical data from foreign countries, streamlining the recall process and creating a framework for post-market surveillance.