August 30:
Stryker Settles Claims it Violated Patient Safety Laws
Company paying $1.35 million but does not admit liability.

August 27:
DePuy Hit with Warning Letter, Hip Implant Recall
Company cites higher-than-expected failure rates as impetus for recall.

FDA Warns Biomet on Knee Replacement Planning System
Agency claims system lacks proper market clearances.

August 26:
Stryker Inks Deal for Ulcer Device Maker
Deal worth $150 million is expected to close by October.

August 16:
Medtech Industry Represented on Manufacturing Council
Stryker president will serve as device industry representative.

August 13:
SpineGuard Continues its Rapid Market Ascent
Company sells 1,000 PediGuard devices in second quarter.