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3. Hologic may close Wisconsin Dx plant following $3.7B Gen-Probe merger
Hologic may shutter Wisconsin diagnostics manufacturing facility within 18 months of closing its $3.7 billion merger with Gen-Probe, according to an internal memo.
2. FDA medical device ID program: Purchasers pleased, industry wary
Group purchasing organization Novation applauds the FDA’s proposed unique device identifier program, but med-tech industry lobbying group AdvaMed wants to take a closer look to ensure the program avoid unnecessary burdens.
1. Medical device tax: Conservatives launch Independence Day offensive
Conservative writers and industry advocates launch an anti-med-tech tax offensive on the nation’s birthday, dubbing the Affordable Care Act the "Obamatax."