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> St. Jude Medical ($STJ) will pay almost $3.7 million to settle a civil lawsuit that accused the medical device company of not rebating the federal government for pacemakers and defibrillators that had to be removed from patients. Story
> In the fight to repeal the 2.3% device tax, industry leaders can thank Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN) for leading the charge in Congress. Story
> Germany's MagForce, whose signature NanoThermR nanotech device treats brain tumors, has inked a distribution deal with Turkey's Tek Grup Inc. The firm will bring the device to Turkey, Albania, Iraq and Azerbaijan. Release
> MRI Interventions, which makes minimally invasive neurosurgery systems, has launched an initial public offering at $1 per share (OTC: $MRIC). Story
> Pharmaceutical Innovations is recalling its Other-Sonic generic ultrasound transmission gel because of possible microbial contamination, according to the FDA. Listing
> Edwards Lifesciences ($EW) is recalling some lots of its Perimount replacement heart valves. The reason: They may have been contaminated with tiny metal particles during the packaging process. Story
> ViewRay gained 510(k) clearance for its MRI-based system that delivers radiation therapy to cancer patients. Story
> Amedica Corp. has promoted Bryan McEntire to chief technology officer. He previously served as vice president of manufacturing and R&D for the maker of medical grade silicon nitride for spine, total joint and dental devices. Release
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: NIH group to award up to $20B in IT contracts. News | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Lilly still building its data on Livalo (statin) compared to Pravachol. Are they making any sales yet? Tough biz: Release | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: After Stiefel/GSK deal, Canadian biotech Welichem's shares slide 18.75%, or CAD 9 cents. More | Follow @RyanMFierce
> Sanofi R&D chief spotlights diabetes strategy amid Amylin bid buzz. Story
> Chelsea scuttles rheumatoid arthritis drug after PhII failure, shares dive. Article
> House stamps approval on fast-track approach to drug development. More
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Icahn's back after Forest Labs, plans to nominate board candidates, including crony Eric Ende--BW. News | Follow @FiercePharma
> Reuters: Glaxo aims to replace entire HGS board. News
> CVS takes aim at co-pay cards by blocking drug coverage. Story
Pharma Manufacturing News
> Another Indian drugmaker expanding in Nigeria. Item
> Fake Adderall surfaces as Congress turns attention to track and trace. More
> China's Biostar says it has replaced 5M tainted capsules. News
> FDA spanks J&J McNeil plant over complaint failures. Article
Vaccines News
> Bionor's new HIV vaccine moves into clinical trials. News
> Oral TB vax could cut treatment time. More
> Making safer and better shots. Story
> Merck's RotaTeq will be saving lives in Rwanda. Item
CRO News
@NesaNFierce: Frazier Healthcare will buy Catalent's Philly and Woodstock, IL commercial packaging ops, but both parties are mum on the deal's cost. News | Follow @NesaNFierce
> Catalent to sell its U.S. commercial packaging ops to VC group Frazier Healthcare. Article
> New CRO Agility Clinical to focus on pediatric and orphan diseases. Story
> CMO revenue expected to double in Europe in 6 years. Item
> Covance, Bayer Healthcare enter strategic R&D partnership. News
And Finally ... The Wolverine Venture Fund recently participated in the $25 million Series D round for Sonitus Medical, which is developing a bone-conduction hearing aid. Students in the University of Michigan's MBA entrepreneurship program manage the fund, which focuses on life sciences and medical sectors. Story