Is Medtech Prepared for Recovery?

While certain medical devices, supplies, and diagnostics necessary for treating COVID-19 patients have seen increased demand during the pandemic, the postponement of non-emergency procedures has impacted demand for many other products.

Orthopedic procedures have been the most obvious type of postponement, noted Brian Chapman, managing partner and leader of the medical technology industry vertical at ZS Associates. “These are not necessarily elective,” he told MD+DI. However, “the thought process is that maybe they would be safer in two months. You don’t want to risk a life with a knee replacement, so it makes sense to wait.”