Global medtechs had a big enough challenge with COVID-19 and its aftermath before the full-scale regional conflict in Ukraine added more uncertainty to the question of when market normality would return.

The company’s review of patient safety data found similar adverse event rates between patients treated with transvaginal mesh and those treated surgically. However, the FDA still says the benefits of the treatment do not outweigh its risks

Keeping a strategic focus but pivoting to meet health care priorities on demand were qualities Align Technology’s EMEA managing director Markus Sebastian ensured were uppermost at the company during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a freshman member on the US House Energy and Commerce Committee, former St. Jude Medical exec Rep. Angie Craig can help shape future health care, cybersecurity bills.