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3. FDA releases medical device user fees for 2013
The FDA releases the pricing structures for medical device review pathways for 2013, as prescribed in the 3rd iteration of the Medical Device User Fee Act.
2. Covidien makes a small round of job cuts connected to Newport buyout
Medical device company Covidien cuts about 24 jobs from its Respiratory & Monitoring Solutions Unit, connected to its Newport Medical Instruments acquisition.
1. St. Jude Medical recalls Eon, Eon Mini pain management implants on battery, charging issues
St. Jude Medical is recalling some of its Eon and Eon Mini pain management implants after receiving 100s of reports that the devices had to be taken out after their batteries failed early or because they overheated during recharging – including 3 cases in which patients received 1st- or 2nd-degree burns.
