Evidence brought to light by a whistleblower and former chief compliance officer has led a Utah-based medical device manufacturer to reach an estimated $18 million agreement in principle with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to settle allegations that the company paid kickbacks and other inducements to convince doctors and hospitals to use their products.
Merit Medical Systems announced July 15 it had reached the agreement in principle with the DOJ, without admitting guilt. More details will be released when the settlement is reached, the company said.
