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3. Diabetes: Abbott lands FDA win for touch-screen glucose monitor
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) won 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its FreeStyle InsuLinx blood glucose monitor, its first to include a touch-screen interface, automated logbook and personalization features.
2. Medtronic settles off-label biliary stent lawsuit
U.S. Attorney’s office for Massachusetts dropped a years-long inquiry into allegations that Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) promoted off-label use for its biliary stents.
1. Moody’s estimates med-tech tax impact
The 2.3% tax on revenues slated to go into effect next year for medical device makers could top $650 million for the med-tech companies covered by Moody’s Investor Services, according to a report by the ratings agency.
