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. Mela Sciences takes new CEO from Johnson & Johnson, posts lackluster Q3
Mela Sciences’ 3rd-quarter earnings fall short of analysts’ expectations, but a new sheriff’s in town as a former Johnson & Johnson chairman takes the corner office.
2. Anti-Essure movement grows online
Women rallying against the Essure contraceptive implant are congregating online and picketing on street corners, calling on Bayer to recall the device.
1. Report: Johnson & Johnson to settle DePuy ASR claims for $4B
Johnson & Johnson is set to settle thousands of lawsuits filed over its recalled DePuy ASR metal-on-metal hip implant for $4 billion, according to a news report.
