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. Medtech trends: The most talked about device makers in May 2013
During the last month the medtech titans were flush with news from conferences, court rooms and Wall Street. MassDevice.com looked at some of the most talked-about medical device companies, based on trends in Google searches for the last 30 days.
2. M&A: Zimmer picks up German extremities & trauma co. for undisclosed sum
Orthopedic giant Zimmer isn’t revealing the price it paid for Germany-based foot & ankle and hand & wrist devices maker NORMED Medizin-Technik GmbH.
1. FDA analysis: 510(k) is here to stay, says medtech attorney
The FDA’s 510(k) "substantial equivalence" test for medical device review is strong, safe and here to stay, according to an analysis by medtech attorney Jeffrey Shapiro.
