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Depuy Synthes, Inc. Agrees To Pay $9.75 Million To Settle Allegations Concerning Kickbacks Paid To Massachusetts Orthopedic Surgeon

Medical device manufacturer DePuy Synthes, Inc. (DePuy), a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has agreed to pay $9.75 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to an orthopedic surgeon based in Massachusetts to induce his use of DePuy products.

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Action Details

  • Date:January 20, 2023
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions