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WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Wednesday made it harder for consumers to sue manufacturers of federally approved medical devices.
In an 8-1 decision, the court ruled against the estate of a patient who suffered serious injuries when a catheter burst during a medical procedure.
The case has significant implications for the $75 billion-a-year health care technology industry, whose products range from heart valves to toothbrushes.
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