SERVING MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL / MINNESOTA

MinnPost.com Job Listing of the Day!
MinnPost.com Job Listing of the Day!

Browse
Minnesota Jobs
Direct from Company Websites!
Unadvertised,
Current,
Highest-quality

Start Searching Now!

 





 

BUSINESS AGENDA

  • Switch to Small Text Size
  • Switch to Medium Text Size
  • Switch to Large Text Size
Recommend to a friend Print Submit a Comment

    Whistleblower accuses medical device firms of fraud

    By Dan Haugen | Published Wed, Jul 15 2009 3:35 pm

    A set of newly unsealed whistleblower lawsuits accuses Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, Boston Scientific and four other companies of offering illegal kickbacks to doctors, the Pioneer Press and Boston Globe report.

    The incentives were part of a nationwide campaign to encourage "off-label" or unapproved use the companies' surgical ablation devices, according to the lawsuits, which were filed in 2007 and 2008 by a former Boston Scientific employee.

    The Pioneer Press received brief comments from two of the companies involved. Medtronic said it will argue its position in court, and a St. Jude Medical spokeswoman said the company will continue to cooperate and "vigorously defend itself."

    Like what you just read? Support high-quality journalism in Minnesota by becoming a member of MinnPost.

    Advertisement:

    1 Comments: Hide/Show Comments

    1 Comment: Hide/Show Comment

    0 Comments:

    E-mail address

    Password

     

    Forgot Password? | Register to Comment

    MinnPost does not permit the use of foul language, personal attacks or the use of language that may be libelous or interpreted as inciting hate or sexual harassment. User comments are reviewed by moderators to ensure that comments meet these standards and adhere to MinnPost's terms of use and privacy policy.

    We intend for this area to be used by our readers as a place for civil, thought-provoking and high-quality public discussion. In order to achieve this, MinnPost requires that all commenters register and post comments with their actual names and place of residence. Register here to comment.



    minnpost.com/businessagenda

    Business Agenda reports on what's going on at businesses in Minnesota. Business Agenda provides brief, quick-reading items about important companies in Minnesota and the people who work at those firms. Business Agenda features new items every day Monday through Friday. 



    For the most in-depth breaking local business news and information, subscribe to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

    Recent Business Agenda Posts