Introducing the J&J Probe-Watch-O-Meter

It's difficult to keep track of all the investigations surrounding J&J and its various units these days—because there are so many of them. So I've decided to keep a running list. If you think I've missed any, please drop me a line and let me know, at jedwards@brandweek.com.

1. N.J. U.S. Attorney's office probe re allegations that doctors received kickbacks to recommend knee replacement devices from J&J unit Depuy, as reported in the Star Ledger.

2. OIG probe  re sales and marketing of Risperdal by J&J unit Janssen.

3. Boston U.S. Attorney's Office probe re sales and marketing of Topamax of J&J unit Ortho-McNeil.

4. Boston U.S. Attorney's Office probe re sales and marketing of Natrecor by J&J unit Scios, as reported in the Boston Globe.

5. DOJ/SEC probe re " improper payments in connection with the sale of medical devices in two small-market countries."

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