James Walsh
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U of M medical device conference brings together the world's experts
The Design of Medical Devices Conference gives leaders of industry and academia a chance to come together and share ideas.
Updated: April 07, 2012, - 09:39 PM
St. Jude faults study's death tally, seeks retraction
Medical device maker asked for retraction of journal article about deaths caused by one of its products.
Updated: April 06, 2012, - 09:12 PM
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
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