directly or indirectly, both in Switzerland and abroad: the development, manufacture and distribution of medical devices, assistance and consulting in the field of trade, distribution and representation of medical, surgical and generally all products or services related to health; the participation of the company, by all means, directly or indirectly, in all operations for commercial purposes that can be related to its purpose by creating new companies, contributions, subscriptions or purchases of securities or social rights, mergers or otherwise, creation, acquisition, rental; the taking, acquisition, exploitation or transfer of all processes and patents related to these activities; and, in general, all operations, of whatever nature, directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose or to any other similar or related purposes, with the exception of all operations subject to the LFAIE.