Medtronic Gives Away Ventilator Design Specs in Coronavirus Fight
Medtronic is sharing design specifications for a basic ventilator model with any company that wants to help produce them for hospitals racing to treat coronavirus patients as the medical device maker discusses a manufacturing partnership with Elon Musk’s Tesla.
The Dublin-based company on Monday posted specs for its PB 560 ventilator “to enable participants across industries to evaluate options for rapid ventilator manufacturing to help doctors and patients dealing with COVID-19.” Software and other information for the compact model, on the market since 2010 and sold in 35 countries, will also be added for download soon, Medtronic said.
“Medtronic recognizes the acute need for ventilators as life-saving devices in the management of COVID-19 infections. We know this global crisis needs a global response,” Executive Vice President Bob White said in a statement. “By openly sharing the PB 560 design information, we hope to increase global production of ventilator solutions for the fight against COVID-19.”
The Buffalo plant, along with Tesla’s main electric car factory in Fremont, California, were idled this month amid stay-at-home orders for most businesses and workers to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Commendable task being undertaken and it is the need of this crucial time. Not in Pakistan only but other developed countries are also in the dire need of efficient & effective ventilators. Wishing them all a good luck and praying for their success.
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