Medtronic Under Federal Investigation For Ventilator Shortage
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In the early days of the pandemic, a shortage of ventilators was one of the most pressing challenges for the healthcare system.
Now, U.S. officials are investigating whether industry consolidation in the ventilator market played a role in causing the shortage.
According to the WSJ, the Justice Department has issued a civil subpoena to Medtronic, the $140 billion med-tech giant, as part of an ongoing investigation.
Source Fool.com