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Medtronic, Abimed, Boston Scientific see Brazilian sanction in prosthetics cartel

( May 23, 2024, 15:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Medtronic, Abimed, Boston Scientific and 16 individuals have been sanctioned by Brazil's antitrust authority for forming a cartel in bids for the acquisition of orthoses, prosthetics and medical equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases. The conduct lasted from 2004 to 2015 and involved it manipulating tenders for acquiring equipment, such as implantable defibrillators, pacemakers and catheters. The total fines exceed 100 million reais.The statement follows in Portuguese:...

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