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3. Former Depuy spokesmodel sues
Former gymnast and Depuy Orthopaedics “poster lady” Penny Brown says she feels guilty that she might have encouraged others to get the artificial hip implant that left her in pain.
2. Abbott to spin out research pharma business
Abbott plans to spin out its research pharmaceuticals business into a separate, publicly traded company as it reports a 66 percent plunge in third-quarter profits.
1. Sen. Scott Brown takes aim at the medical device tax
Sen. Scott Brown, in an exclusive editorial for MassDevice, calls for the repeal of the medical device tax contained in the Affordable Care Act.