We've already looked at MED's most popular feature articles of the year, but what piqued your interest on the MED blog this year?

The medical device excise tax got readers riled up, as did industry scandals such as Biotronik's allegedly shady sales tactics (perhaps a bit of schadenfreude?). See the rest below, and leave a comment with your favorites.

1.) Boston Scientific CEO to Congress: Repeal the Device Tax Now

2.) A Medical Device Hall of Shame

3.) Could You Stomach a Pacemaker?

4.) Qualcomm Exec Talks 2net, Device Tax

5.) More Details Emerge in Philips Bribery Investigation

6.) How Scary Is IEC 60601-1?

7.) EU, US Agencies Spar over Shuren's "Guinea Pig" Remarks

8.) FDA Seeks to Curb Design Flaws in Defibs

9.) Doctors Choose Apple Over Android

10.) Biotronik Again Under Fire for Sales Tactics