Article preview reprinted from IN VIVO - November 2008
Find out how the health care sector has traditionally provided a haven for investors seeking the security of an industry blessed with a rock solid customer base. After all, consumer confidence plays a limited role in the bulk of health care decisions.
Public Device Companies Take a Hit, But Still Stand
Article preview reprinted from IN VIVO - November 2008
After all, consumer confidence plays a limited role in the bulk of health care decisions. But IN VIVO's survey of 62 publicly traded medical device companies shows the sector has taken a beating along with the rest of Wall Street. Surprisingly, potentially vulnerable sectors, like orthopedics and big ticket equipment, have shown a remarkable resiliency.
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Companies mentioned in this article:
BioForm Medical Inc.
Biomet Inc.
Elekta AB
Hansen Medical Inc.
Intuitive Surgical Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
Biosense Webster Inc.
NuVasive Inc.
Reliant Technologies Inc.
Smith & Nephew PLC
Stereotaxis Inc.
Stryker Corp.
Thermage Inc.
TomoTherapy Inc.
Varian Medical Systems Inc.
Zimmer Holdings Inc.
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