Janet Moore
Reporter | Medical Technology
Phone: 612-673-7752
E-mail: jmmoore@startribune.com
Janet Moore covers the business of medical technology.
Recent content from Janet Moore
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EnteroMedics' anti-obesity device may yet have shot at success
Study indicates obesity device works with diet, exercise, behavior modification
Nov 12, 2009 -
U panel proposes conflict-of-interest policy
Faculty, researchers and staff would have to disclose potential financial conflicts.
Nov 11, 2009 -
Health bill would tax med-tech makers
Industry lobbyists urged the House to differentiate among product classes.
Nov 9, 2009 -
Boston Sci settles implant recall case
Guidant will plead guilty to two charges of failing to provide the FDA with data.
Nov 6, 2009 -
A legend below the radar
What began as a fishing lure company is now Lake Region Medical, one of the world's biggest contract manufacturers in the medical technology industry.
Oct 29, 2009 -
Medtronic wins court case
A Hennepin County judge rejects product liability cases involving a faulty medical device.
Oct 28, 2009 -
U.S. buys 30M flu syringes from Arden Hills company
A local company will provide millions of syringes to battle the flu.
Oct 28, 2009 -
EnteroMedics to shed 40% of workers
The Roseville firm said it will have 33 employees as it assesses options.
Oct 27, 2009 -
Medical device tax under fire
A Senate plan to assess manufacturers $40 billion to help fund the health care overhaul has drawn bipartisan cries that the tab is too high.
Oct 22, 2009 -
St. Jude Medical reports earnings decline in 3rd quarter
The Little Canada med-tech company reported slower sales of defibrillators and pacemakers.
Oct 21, 2009