Say hello to MassDevice +7, a bite-sized view of the top seven med-tech stories of the week. This latest feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our seven biggest and most influential stories from the week’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry.
7. HeartWare slides on FDA report of patient death
HeartWare International shares slide 1.3% amid reports of the death of a single patient implanted with the company’s recently approved left ventricular assist device.
6. Medical device tax repeal bill gains enough co-sponsors to pass House
The 218th co-sponsor of a bill that would repeal the medical device tax gives the measure enough backers to ensure passage in the U.S. House of Representatives.
5. Docs say they’re the most influential voice in hospital purchasing
A physician survey from Deloitte shows that physicians believe their preferences have the most impact on hospital’s decisions to purchase medical devices.
4. U.S. healthcare groups taking a closer look at medical implants
A coalition of 4 large U.S. healthcare groups teams up to launch independent studies assessing the long-term effectiveness of medical implants.
3. Not a lot of bargains among medtech stocks
Be prepared to spend if you’re looking for growth among medical technology stock.
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2. Innovation report: Medical device patents surge
Patent activity for medical device technologies surged from 2010 to 2012, according to a Thompson Reuters report.
1. Biomet CEO (and blogger) Jeff Binder takes a strong stand on gain-sharing
Biomet CEO Jeff Binder tells MassDevice.com why gain sharing is bad for the medical device business and how the best is yet to come for the orthopedics sector.