Global Approvals Analysis: Emerging Markets Drive Volume Of OUS Approvals

18 Jan 2018

The numbers of medical device approvals were up in most regions outside the US and the biggest surge, by percentage, was in approvals from emerging markets and the so-called BRIC countries. It remains to be seen if the trend will continue in 2018, but many companies are already counting on important non-US approvals coming in the next year.

International Flags Blowing In Wind_1200x675 — Medtech Insight's take on international product approval trends • Source: shutterstock.com

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