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3. Class action lawsuit against NuVasive proves a huge draw
A swath of law firms are looking to join a class action lawsuit filed against NuVasive after the company revealed a federal investigation into its Medicare and Medicaid billing practices.
2. Siemens’ high-risk recall affects more than 78,000 antimicrobial tests
FDA regulators put their highest risk Class I label on Siemens recall of its MicroScan Synergies plus and MicroScan rapID/S plus antimicrobial tests.
1. SurModics lays off 6% of staff
SurModics lets go of 6% of its staff and consolidates several departments, expecting to take a hit of 2¢ per share in the 4th quarter.