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. Medtronic prevails in bone mill antitrust suit filed by Lenox MacLaren Surgical
A federal judge shoots down an antitrust lawsuit filed against Medtronic by Lenox MacLaren Surgical, saying Lenox was its own worst enemy.
2. Researchers report a tie, of sorts, for Medtronic’s Resolute and Abbott’s Xience V DES
A 2-year study comparing drug-eluting stents from industry titans Medtronic and Abbott report statistically similar outcomes for patients.
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1. GI Dynamics raises $52M, announces share purchase plan
GI Dynamics says it’s set to raise about $52 million from a private placement and is looking to drum up another $2.3 million from existing shareholders to back a U.S. trial of its EndoBarrier weight loss device.