Originally Published MDDI December 2002

From manufacturing and business developments to regulatory and reimbursement activities—key developments and events are captured in this year's .

Compiled by the editors of Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry

The past 12 months were marked by a number of significant events that are shaping the medical device industry's future. Legislation was passed intended to streamline agency oversight and ensure adequate resources for regulation, and a new FDA commissioner was named. The device industry has also proven to have resiliency in uncertain and challenging economic times.

The following pages provide a graphic representation of the industry's current state and identify milestones of the past year.

• Manufacturing
• Regulatory 1
• Regulatory 2
• Regulatory 3
• Business 1
• Business 2
• Key Mergers & Acquisitions
• Technology Advances
• Top 40 Companies

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