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As tax looms, device companies mull layoffs, cuts

A substantial number of medical device manufacturers are already looking at price hikes, cost cuts and layoffs as a way to live with a new industry tax slated to hit next year, according to a new KPMG survey.

Shuren to appear on Capitol Hill to discuss FDA approvals

CDRH head Jeffrey Shuren warned Tuesday the U.S. faces a "perfect storm" of challenges that threaten its global leadership position in medical technology. A weak economy, changing science and red

Industry, analysts react to 510(k) reform ideas

Members of the medical device industry have had generally positive reactions to the proposed changes to the 510(k) program announced Wednesday . Many controversial issues were deferred until a later