Abbott, Boston Scientific Heart Stents Approved In Japan

• Abbott Heart Stent Judged Better In Study Than Boston Scientific Version

• 3M-, Siemen-Developed Stethoscope Software Approved in Canada

• Stryker Dropped From Patent Suit After Licensing Agreement

• Medtronic To Invest $15 Million In GI Dynamics Diabetes Treatment

• Siemens Said To Have Six Bidders For $3 Billion Hearing-Aid Unit

• Ev3 Recalls Catheters That Could Crack In Use, Causing Fatalities

• Philips British Arm Lobbies For NHS Approval Of Remote Monitor

• Boston Scientific Signs Final Patient In Large Brain Aneurysm Coil Study

• Alcon Buyout Bid By Novartis Opposed By Alcon Directors