Getinge Sees Q1 Acute Care Orders Jump 96%, Plans Major Investment In ECMO
Executive Summary
The Swedish company has seen a spike in orders of acute care products to treat COVID-19 patients and plans a multi-million investment to expand long-term ECMO production.
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