Yes it did get that desperate. Have your read any of the stories on what was/is happening in northern Italy? As of a few days ago, 10 had been used. And the OEM cost may not be what was stated.
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Originally Posted by Won
Interesting development. I guess the medical companies still need to protect their IP and justify the cost of certification and salary for all the highly qualified engineer doctors, even in the time of Covid.
I did mention earlier that the method used to print those valves are by far not safe (we don't use SLS for parts that need to be food-safe, let alone medical grade). If they do get used, assuming it's not just hospitals trying to save $10999 per valve but for real reasons like scarcity, that only highlights how bad things are.
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