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Industry at a 'turning point' with growth dominated by commercial leaders: EY report

Published

21 October 2026

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opportunities

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Medtech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 21 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The medtech industry achieved record revenue growth and M&A activity through 2025 and early 2026, driven by commercial leaders and accelerated AI integration in medical devices. Despite global challenges, AI-enabled devices are rapidly increasing, signalling a shift towards digital and data-driven product offerings.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must embed AI deeply into your medtech products and bundles now to compete with commercial leaders. The rapid rise in AI authorizations means legacy device makers will lose ground unless they digitise fast.

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