Medtronic Plc said it would publicly share the design specifications
for a ventilator product to allow other companies to explore producing
it rapidly to help meet demand driven by the new coronavirus.
The company posted online the design documents, service manuals and
other information for its Puritan Bennett 560, which is sold in 35
countries. The company plans to post software code and other information
shortly.
Medtronic has ramped up production of another of its ventilators in recent weeks, the Puritan Bennett 980.
“By openly sharing the PB 560 design information, we hope to increase
global production of ventilator solutions for the fight against
Covid-19,” said Bob White, executive vice president and president of the
minimally invasive therapies group at Medtronic.
Ventilators are needed for people severely ill with coronavirus who
have trouble breathing on their own. Hospitals and state officials have
increased orders of the machines, and manufacturers have boosted
production, but some health experts say there may not be enough to meet a
surge in cases in coming weeks.
https://www.marketscreener.com/MEDTRONIC-PLC-20661655/news/Medtronic-Publishes-Design-Specs-for-Ventilator-to-Combat-Coronavirus-30275093/
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