European Commission opens antitrust investigation into Align Technology
The European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation to determine if Align Technology violated competition rules by tying its intra-oral scanners to Invisalign clear aligners.
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According to the European Commission, the inquiry focuses on whether the company’s business practices within the European Economic Area constitute a breach of EU competition law. The investigation was initiated following a complaint lodged by a competitor regarding the bundling of Align Technology's dental products.
This case represents the first formal antitrust investigation conducted by the Commission within the medical devices sector. The Commission stated that it will now carry out an in-depth probe to assess the impact of these practices on market competition.
Source: European Commission. Read the original report ↗
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