@FierceMedDev: An FDA panel says the cons outweigh the pros with metal-on-metal hip replacements. Item | Follow @FierceMedDev
@MarkHFierce: We have extended the nomination deadline for the 15 fiercest medical device developers to July 13. Spread the word. Survey | Follow @MarkHFierce
@DamianFierce: U.K. regulators are warning hospitals about infection risks with reusable medical devices. Story | Follow @DamianFierce
> Researchers are reporting positive safety results for the Shang Ring, a male circumcision device under development to increase access to the procedure in AIDS-affected parts of Africa. The tech's development is funded in part by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. More
> Belgian diagnostics firm MDxHealth is launching an equity offering to raise €10 million ($12.6 million). Item
> DxUpClose is developing a diagnostic device that can screen for bacterial infections and determine the ideal antibiotic to treat it, all within an hour. Article
> Brolex is expanding the use of its C Safe device, designed to minimize risk to babies in cesarean sections, to 7 countries around the world. News
> Svelte Medical Systems, looking to develop a next-generation stent for cardiac surgery, brought down $8 million in financing. Item
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: At GSK, there are no corner offices, or any other. More | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Icahn step 5: Sue Forest over succession plan. More | Follow @JohnCFierce
> Biogen Idec offers up to $271M for its second Isis pact. Story
> Astellas nabs critical FDA OK for new overactive bladder pill mirabegron. Article
> BioInvent forced to reorganize, ax staffers in wake of study failure. News
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: So, what's with all the drug names ending in "IQ"? Astellas' Myrbetriq, Arena's Belviq ... Did Pfizer's Pristiq start a trend? | Follow @FiercePharma
> FDA says yes to Astellas' bladder drug Myrbetriq. Article
> GSK again extends its $2.6 billion bid for HGS. Story
> Generic antiviral market poised to boom. More
> Icahn says CEO treating Forest like a dynasty. News