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. FDA warns of stolen, unsterilized Covidien surgical staples
The FDA warns hospitals to watch out for 1 lot of Covidien surgical staples that are labeled “sterile” but were stolen prior to undergoing sterilization.
2. India slashes drug-eluting stent reimbursement by 62%
The Indian government cuts the reimbursement rate for drug-eluting stents by about 62% in a move aimed at boosting its domestic stents industry.
1. Indiana’s Walorski questions VA on medical device tax impact
Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) asks Eric Shinseki, secretary of the U.S. Veterans Affairs Dept., to detail the impact of the 2.3% medical device tax on the VA’s ability to provide medical devices for wounded service members.
