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. Bard closes $262M Rochester Medical acquisition
C.R. Bard (NYSE:BCR) closed its $262 million acquisition of Rochester Medical yesterday, giving former Rochester stockholders $20 per share and taking ROCM shares off the NASDAQ exchange.
2. Maker of recalled breast implants on the hook for damages
Poly Implant Prothese, the company implicated in the high-profile scandal over sub-par breast implants, must pay damages to the patients affected by the recall.
1. Kimberly-Clark hits 52-week high on news of medical device spinout
Kimberly-Clark says it plans to spin out its medical device division as a stand-alone company, sending its stock to a 52-week high.
