Nov 6th, 2009 - Reuters
* Reaches agreement with U.S. DOJ over Guidant advisories
* To pay $296 million as part of deal
* Will record Q3 charge of $294 million
* Sees FY09 adjusted shr at 75-79 cents, excluding items(Adds analyst comment, updates stock)
CHICAGO, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Medical device maker BostonScientific Corp (BSX.N) reached an agreement with the U.S.Department of Justice related to product recalls issued by itsGuidant subsidiary, and will record a third-quarter charge of$294 million, the company said in a government filing.
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