Device Companies Look West, East, Anyplace But US
Executive Summary
With clear regulatory approval paths in Europe and growing markets in Asia and other developing markets, device executives and investors see international markets as increasingly attractive alternatives for clinical validation, revenue, and regulatory approval.
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