Visx hearing date fixed as surgeon calls for laser halt
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The Federal Trade Commission has set October 13 as the date for its investigation hearings against Pillar Point, the joint venture company made up of Visx and Summit Technology over the two companies' alleged overcharging In the laser eye surgery market. In addition the FTC is alleging that Visx's basic patents were fraudulently obtained. The hearings will begin on October 13.