Medtech Matters

In this episode of Medtech Matters, a podcast focused on the medical device manufacturing industry and the factors impacting it, we speak with Scott Whitaker, CEO and president of AdvaMed, the world’s largest medical technology association. He’s participating in the podcast to provide insight into the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges the medical device industry has been facing as a result. Specifically, we ask him about the following questions.    We are hearing about the medical device industry mobilizing to support the healthcare professionals treating those with COVID-19. Overall, is the medical device industry keeping up and where are the greatest challenges being encountered?What are medtech firms telling you the real pain points are they are facing?Can you share your thoughts on the companies who are partnering with medical device manufacturers who aren’t accustomed to manufacturing under the FDA (e.g., Ford and Tesla)? What are the major concerns here?How has the response been from the medical devi