Gore gains CE mark for new endovascular aneurysm treatment device; Scientists blend MRI and ultrasound for gentler breast biopsies;

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> Some hospital customers are making sure in their contracts with device companies that costs relating to the 2.3% device tax aren't passed on to them. Story (sub. req)

> W.L. Gore won a CE mark for a device designed for the endovascular treatment of iliac or aortoiliac aneurysms. Item

> Italy's Sorin Group disclosed the first European implant of its Mitroflow Valsalva Conduit, which it bills as the only aortic root surgery system of its kind with bovine pericardium valve. It recently won a CE mark. Item

> Scientists have developed a cheaper and gentler way to conduct breast biopsies for breast cancer patients that involves combining MRI and ultrasound imaging. Story

> Colorado's EndoShape won 510(k) clearance for its new vascular plug, and it plans to launch it commercially in early 2014. Item

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> J&J innovation team sets up international collaboration to discover Alzheimer's drugs. Story

> Bristol-Myers axing up to 75 R&D staffers, halts discovery work in three fields. Article

> Sangart goes MIA after burning through $260M-plus on R&D. News

> FDA casts 'fatal' doubts on Sanofi's long-stalled MS drug Lemtrada. More

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