Pressure On Medtech Companies High, And Recalls Frequent, Amidst COVID-19

Medical device manufacturers are operating in what may be the industry’s most challenging business and regulatory environment in recent history, attorneys Bill McConagha and Pamela Amaechi argue in this guest article.

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As medtech companies work to meet the increased demand for critical equipment and personal protection equipment (PPE) caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, they find themselves operating in what may be the industry’s most challenging business and regulatory environment in recent history.

About The Authors

Bill McConagha is a health care and life sciences partner and Pamela Amaechi is a litigation associate in the Washington, DC, office of law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

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