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December 2007
Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry
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From the Editors

Conflicts of Interest Weave a Tangled Web

Sherrie Conroy

Conflicts of interest are inevitable but don’t automatically lead to bias, an FDA-commissioned report says.

Cover Story

MedTech Snapshot

Noting key developments and events, the snapshot depicts the current and projected performance of the device and diagnostic industry.

Manufacturing
Corporate Finance
Regulatory
International

M&A Analysis

A Seller’s Market Prevails

Clyde Burkhardt and Stephen Tardio

Mergers and acquisitions in the device industry over the course of 2007 may provide clues to the future of the industry.

Washington Wrap-Up

FDA Changes Its Ways

James G. Dickinson

The agency’s transformation in 2007 was highlighted by enforcement actions, user-fee recalculation, and oversight.

Salary Survey

Qualified Candidates Hold the Power

Erik Swain

Although mergers, acquisitions, and layoffs have shaken up the industry, demand for qualified device professionals remains strong.

Salary Approximation Worksheet

General and Corporate Management
Sales and Marketing
Product Design Engineering
Production and Manufacturing
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Regulatory and Legal Affairs
Research and Development

Darlings of the Industry

A collection of the top people, products, and companies that made headlines in 2007.