	bristol myers bmy reviewing scimed merger scimed life systems inc smls said bristol myers co is analyzing the pending lawsuit brought against scimed by advanced cardiovascular systems inc to determine whether to consummate its previously announced plans to merge with scimed the company said its was served the suit in minneapolis on march the day after it announced its definitive merger agreement with bristol myers scimed said the suit which alleges that scimed infringed on advanced cardiovascular patents is without merit reuter 
