Covidien to Pay Over $17 Million to The United States for Allegedly Providing Illegal Remuneration in the Form of Practice and Market Development Support to Physicians
Covidien LP has agreed to pay $17,477,947 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by providing free or discounted practice development and market development support to physicians located in California and Florida to induce purchases of Covidien's vein ablation products, the Department of Justice announced today.
Action Details
- Date:March 11, 2019
- Agency:U.S Department of Justice
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions