Approximately 15 percent of the device giant’s overall sales come from the European Union. The recession has forced hospitals, particularly in countries such as Portugal and Spain, to significantly cut down volumes for elective procedures.
Despite the gloomy economic outlook, Stryker officials said other parts of Europe are not as challenging as southern European markets.
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