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3. Med-tech trends: The most talked about device makers in April
April’s headlines were dominated by Stryker, Medtronic, Covidien, St. Jude Medical and Boston Scientific.
2. Lawyers probe Cynosure execs’ pay as Q1 sales, profits soar
Cynosure breaks out of the red and touts a 56% increase in Q1 sales, following the announcement of an investigation into executive compensation.
1. New Riata data from St. Jude shows increased lead problems
New data released today by St. Jude Medical on its recalled Riata lead, which it estimates is implanted in about 82,500 patients, show increased incidences of conductor fracture and insulation breach.