Becton Dickinson must face antitrust claims over hernia mesh, US judge says
( May 12, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Becton Dickinson must face US claims accusing it of exploiting its monopoly power in relevant markets for hernia mesh to reduce choices for patients and care providers, while raising their costs and blocking better and less expensive products from the market, a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled.See attached file. ...
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