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Medical Device Technology
|October 5, 1993
Abstract:
For companies seeking investors, money is available, but it is not as easy to obtain as it has been in recent years. Although the medical device industry remains an attractive proposition, several factors have contributed to the downturn in public-offering investment. This article outlines these factors and discusses the types of medical technologies that are likely to attract investment in the immediate future.
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