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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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 -
Boston Sci stock down on uninspiring earnings
Economy, reform uncertainty contribute to sluggish quarter for Boston Sci
Oct 20, 2009 -
Pleas to spare med-tech firms from federal tax
Critics say a $4 billion tax proposed on the med-tech industry in the Senate's health care reform bill would stifle innovation in the key Minnesota business.
Oct 20, 2009 -
Med-tech is shy on social media use
Most companies are staying cautious, though one start-up got a big boost from a hit video.
Oct 18, 2009