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    Lab industry sues to stop FDA’s new LDT rule

    The American Clinical Laboratory Association argues the agency does not have the authority to enforce stricter standards on lab developed tests.

    By May 30, 2024
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    Philips reaches major settlements related to respiratory devices recall

    A judge recently finalized an economic claims settlement, and Philips said it reached an agreement on medical claims.

    By May 2, 2024
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    Judge approves settlement of more than $500M from Philips recall

    Philips could be on the hook for more costs if eligible claims for recalled or returned respiratory devices exceed the amount agreed to in the settlement.

    By April 25, 2024
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    EU launches probe of China’s medical device market

    China’s procurement market for medical devices has gradually become more closed for European and foreign companies, the European Commission alleges.

    By April 24, 2024
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    FTC votes to ban noncompetes, with far-reaching effects on doctors

    The FTC estimates the final rule would lower healthcare costs by $194 billion over the next decade, while freeing up physicians to more easily move between employers.

    By Rebecca Pifer • April 24, 2024
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    European Commission approves Illumina’s proposed Grail split

    Selling Grail to a third party would free Illumina of the need to capitalize the company, but the buyer would need the commission’s approval, analysts wrote.

    By April 15, 2024
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    Philips restricted from selling respiratory machines in DOJ consent decree

    The agreement, filed Tuesday, also has export restrictions to ensure U.S. patients receive remediated devices in a timely manner.

    By April 9, 2024
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    Court adviser sides with Illumina in EU row that triggered Grail fine

    Illumina is still planning to divest Grail but may escape a fine of about 432 million euros imposed by the European Commission.

    By March 25, 2024
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    Medtronic claims win in Axonics patent row, pushes for jury trial

    New rulings from a U.S. patent appeal board are the latest step in the companies’ intellectual property dispute over sacral neuromodulation devices.

    By March 22, 2024
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    Former Stimwave CEO found guilty of selling fake implantable device component

    The former executive was convicted on two counts for her role in creating and marketing the faulty devices.

    By March 8, 2024
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    Medtronic asks ITC to stop sales, imports of Axonics devices

    The complaint is the latest move in a long-running patent fight between the two companies regarding neuromodulation devices.

    By March 1, 2024
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    Ex-Mazor exec convicted of insider trading conspiracy linked to $1.6B Medtronic deal

    A federal jury found Doron Tavlin guilty on one count of conspiracy to commit insider trading and 10 counts related to securities fraud.

    By Feb. 22, 2024
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    Invitae hires advisers, considers bankruptcy: WSJ

    Sources told the Wall Street Journal a bankruptcy filing could come within weeks.

    By Feb. 7, 2024
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    Philips consent decree ‘worst case scenario’ for respiratory business

    The company may have to demonstrate years of compliance before it can sell sleep and respiratory products in the U.S. again, experts said.

    By Feb. 6, 2024
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    Philips stops selling sleep, respiratory devices in US due to FDA consent decree

    The order is now being finalized ahead of its submission to a U.S. court for approval.

    By Jan. 29, 2024
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    How Masimo forced Apple to redesign its smartwatches

    In a long-running patent dispute, Masimo has compelled the tech giant to remove the pulse oximetry function of certain Apple Watches.

    By Jan. 26, 2024
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    Apple, locked in patent fight with Masimo, redesigns smartwatch

    The tech giant could bring to market watches without a pulse oximetry feature to avoid an ITC ban on sales of versions now on the market.

    By Jan. 16, 2024
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    Apple Watch sales resume after latest twist in Masimo patent case

    An appeals court has granted Apple’s emergency motion to pause the U.S. International Trade Commission’s ban on sales of its watches with a pulse oximetry feature.

    By Jan. 3, 2024
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    SEC charges former Stimwave CEO with $41M fraud scheme

    The Securities and Exchange Commission alleges that Laura Tyler Perryman approved the creation of “fake” implantable parts for the company’s PNS device and defrauded investors of $41 million.

    By Dec. 21, 2023
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    Apple to pause US sales of smartwatches with pulse oximetry

    The tech giant’s move follows a USITC ruling that found the watches infringed some of Masimo's patents for measuring blood oxygen.

    By Dec. 20, 2023
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    Resmed hails ‘significant victory’ as patent board rules in dispute with NYU

    The decisions invalidate claims that NYU argued were infringed by Resmed’s sleep apnea devices.

    By Dec. 14, 2023
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    J&J hernia mesh settlement prompts judge to dismiss more than 200 cases

    The company and claimants in Georgia filed to dismiss cases related to Ethicon’s Physiomesh in late November. 

    By Dec. 6, 2023
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    Philips leader signed off on sale of respiratory devices despite evidence of health risks: report

    Roy Jakobs approved the sale of respiratory devices held by manufacturers after the company stopped shipping new machines, according to an article published last week by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and ProPublica.

    By Oct. 30, 2023
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    Icahn sues to remove Illumina board members, asks for at least $476M in damages

    The activist investor claims board members breached their duties in the acquisition of Grail.

    By Oct. 24, 2023
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    US trade commission explores impact of patent rules on COVID diagnostics

    The USITC report presents conflicting testimony from the medtech industry and advocacy groups about the impact of compulsory licensing.

    By Oct. 23, 2023