Covid-19: the med tech bottlenecks
Several months into the Covid-19 outbreak, there are still pronounced global shortages of...
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Covid-19: the med tech bottlenecks
Several months into the Covid-19 outbreak, there are still pronounced global shortages of many essential medical devices and equipment, from personal protective gear to ventilators and test kits. Medical Technology identifies the bottlenecks that have been limiting their availability, from manufacturing challenges to regulatory issues.
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