Brussels, 04/11/2011 (Agence Europe) - On Friday 4 November, the European Commission opened an in-depth investigation into the planned acquisition of Synthes Inc. by Johnson & Johnson, both US companies active in the area of orthopaedic medical devices. The decision to open an in-depth inquiry does not prejudge the final result of the investigation. The Commission now has 90 working days, until 19 March 2012, to take a final decision on whether the transaction would reduce effective...