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. Jury hits Advanced Bionics with $7M judgment over recalled HiRes 90k cochlear implant
A Kentucky jury finds Advanced Bionics negligent in the design & manufacture of its recalled HiRes 90k cochlear implant, issuing a $7.2 million award that included $6.3 million in punitive damages.
2. China issues regs for niche pathway for “innovative” medical devices
Chinese healthcare regulators issue guidance on a new approval process for "innovative medical devices" that represent the 1st of their kind in the country.
1. Medtech titans Medtronic, Boston Scientific spar over CRM battery life
Medical device industry titans Boston Scientific and Medtronic trade barbs in a sudden advertising slap-fight over the true longevity of Medtronic’s new cardiac rhythm management implants.
