Roche to Pump $310M Into China; Smith & Nephew Withdraws Hip Component - June 4, 2012

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Visit Theorem to find out more.   •  Roche Diagnostics Corporation (ROG.VX) to Pump $310 Million Into China More... •  Smith & Nephew Inc. (SNN) Withdraws Hip Component More... •  Rainbow Medical Raising $50 Million Investment Fund More... •  Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) Secures FDA Approval For 32 MM, 38 MM Lengths More... •  Charitable Foundations Pledge $17 Million to Medtronic, Inc. (MDT) to Build Combo Glucose Monitor, Insulin Pump More... More Top News Canon Communications Llc. 2013: Medtec Japan "International Medical, Pharma, Surgical & Healthcare Products Expo" April 24 - 25, 2013 Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight) Tokyo, Japan Medtec Japan is the distinguished event dedicated to the medical manufacturing industry in Japan. It will be a perfect destination to gain comprehensive knowledge of innovative products, services and processes that are beneficial for medical field. Innovative solutions. New Technology. Top suppliers. Education and Training. 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