Disruption in Medical Device and Diagnostic Manufacturing: 3 Lessons Learned

COVID-19 has disrupted the world, and it’s had a significant effect on the medical device and diagnostics industry. The pandemic upended routines and forced many facilities to shift their focus and begin manufacturing critical PPE (personal protective equipment) and other life-saving devices. Supply chains worldwide experienced massive confusion as some manufacturers switched to 24/7 production, others experienced extreme slowdowns, and others closed their doors either temporarily or for good.