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James Walsh
Reporter | Medical Technology
Phone: 612-673-7428
Email: jwalsh@startribune.com
James Walsh covers medical technology companies such as Medtronic and St. Jude and innovations.
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Recent content from James Walsh
St. Jude pulls problematic pacemaker wires
For the second time in two years, St. Jude has taken wires for heart devices off the market because of trouble with their insulation.
Updated: April 04, 2012, - 09:37 PM
Medtronic to settle suit for $85 million
Class action case accused company of misinformation about profitability of Infuse.
Updated: March 30, 2012, - 08:29 PM
Consumer Reports slams speed of FDA's OKs for medical devices
A med-tech rep says current approval system serves patients well.
Updated: March 28, 2012, - 09:15 PM
A new path for cardiac care
Plymouth's BridgePoint Medical has the only commercially available devices to open complete coronary blockages without surgery.
Updated: March 25, 2012, - 12:56 PM
Irish giant pays $300 million for Plymouth medical firm
Irish giant scoops up SuperDimension, whose U.S. operations are in Plymouth.
Updated: March 19, 2012, - 11:22 PM
Concern grows about possible damage from metal-on-metal hips
The artificial devices were thought to be a more durable option for hip replacements, but failure rates are forcing doctors to rethink the option.
Updated: March 12, 2012, - 05:59 AM
A flawed device brings a tough choice for Riata patients
Patients weigh what to do about a St. Jude Medical defibrillator with wiring problems.
Updated: March 10, 2012, - 02:27 PM
Boston Sci to buy defibrillator company
Deal gives it access to new ICDs that do not use wires running into the heart.
Updated: March 08, 2012, - 10:48 PM
Medtronic leads gain Europe approval
New MRI-compatible device is expected to raise company's market share.
Updated: March 05, 2012, - 10:50 PM
Former Medtronic CEO to lead new Minnesota med-tech research partnership
The initiative aims to create a new center where device companies can use computer modeling in their work.
Updated: February 29, 2012, - 09:01 PM
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