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:Pubmed article related to open-sourcing med equipment:

:[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7195895/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7195895] [[User:Beanie Bo|Beanie Bo]] ([[User talk:Beanie Bo|talk]]) 20:54, 28 October 2025 (UTC)

::Chatgpt dump

::Yes — there are several other documented instances from the COVID‑19 pandemic where ventilator manufacturers or contract suppliers promised large scale production, open designs/manuals, or rapid delivery — and later failed to deliver in full, or placed proprietary/restrictive conditions. Here are some of the more notable ones:

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::Notable examples

::'''1. Medtronic / Covidien / Newport Medical Instruments'''

::* A U.S. government-funded project by Newport aimed to build a low-cost ventilator for pandemics, but after Newport was acquired by Covidien, the project stalled and no ventilators were delivered. ([https://www.mdpi.com/2504-4494/4/2/49?utm_source=chatgpt.com MDPI])

::* The review of open-source ventilator designs notes that many manufacturers claimed “open” but had restrictive licenses (e.g., for pandemic only, or time-limited) so they were '''not''' true open-source hardware. ([https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7195895/?utm_source=chatgpt.com PMC])

::* Also, some manufacturers (including Medtronic) did '''not''' make repair manuals freely available or permitted third-party servicing. ([https://prospect.org/coronavirus/covid-consequences-restricted-repair-ventilators/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Prospect])

::'''2. Repair/access issues across ventilator manufacturers'''

::* Technical repair freedom: Several sources highlight that many ventilator makers imposed “software locks” or refused to release service manuals, making it hard for hospitals or third-party technicians to repair machines during the crisis. ([https://www.vice.com/en/article/ventilator-makers-are-restricting-access-to-repair-manuals-in-a-pure-profit-play/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Vice])

::* From one piece: > “Major manufacturers… hoarding parts and service manuals.” ([https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a32144222/hospitals-ventilators-right-repair-covid-19/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Popular Mechanics])

::'''3. Ford Motor Company / General Electric manufacturing promise'''

::* Ford (in partnership with GE) committed to making 50,000 ventilators by mid-July, but hit global parts-supply delays and delivered fewer than half by the initial deadline. ([https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/08/18/ventilators-coronavirus-stockpile/?utm_source=chatgpt.com The Washington Post])

::* The Washington Post article noted: “the push … has also run into hiccups: … the company … had made fewer than half the devices by its initial deadline.” ([https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/08/18/ventilators-coronavirus-stockpile/?utm_source=chatgpt.com The Washington Post])

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::What patterns emerge

::* '''Promises vs reality timing''': Many big-scale pledges (tens of thousands of ventilators) were made under pandemic urgency, but supply chain, regulatory, design and manufacturing complexity delayed or reduced output.

::* '''“Open source” vs restricted access''': Some companies claimed to open manuals/designs, but in practice the license was limited (pandemic only), or key details/components remained proprietary, meaning third-party manufacturing or wide replication was difficult. (See open source review) ([https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7195895/?utm_source=chatgpt.com PMC])

::* '''Right to repair / servicing barriers''': While the crisis emphasised the need for rapid servicing of ventilators in use, many manufacturers kept tight control on parts, manuals, and repair rights — limiting flexibility for hospitals/biomedical engineers.

::* '''Mergers, acquisition & strategic decisions''': Some delays trace back to corporate strategy — e.g., the Newport/Covidien acquisition and subsequent shelving of a low-cost design. ([https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/04/06/vent-a06.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com World Socialist Web Site])

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::[[User:Beanie Bo|Beanie Bo]] ([[User talk:Beanie Bo|talk]]) 20:55, 28 October 2025 (UTC)

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 :[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7195895/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7195895] [[User:Beanie Bo|Beanie Bo]] ([[User talk:Beanie Bo|talk]]) 20:54, 28 October 2025 (UTC)
+::Chatgpt dump
+::Yes — there are several other documented instances from the COVID‑19 pandemic where ventilator manufacturers or contract suppliers promised large scale production, open designs/manuals, or rapid delivery — and later failed to deliver in full, or placed proprietary/restrictive conditions. Here are some of the more notable ones:
+:: ----
+::Notable examples
+::'''1. Medtronic / Covidien / Newport Medical Instruments'''
+::* A U.S. government-funded project by Newport aimed to build a low-cost ventilator for pandemics, but after Newport was acquired by Covidien, the project stalled and no ventilators were delivered. ([https://www.mdpi.com/2504-4494/4/2/49?utm_source=chatgpt.com MDPI])
+::* The review of open-source ventilator designs notes that many manufacturers claimed “open” but had restrictive licenses (e.g., for pandemic only, or time-limited) so they were '''not''' true open-source hardware. ([https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7195895/?utm_source=chatgpt.com PMC])
+::* Also, some manufacturers (including Medtronic) did '''not''' make repair manuals freely available or permitted third-party servicing. ([https://prospect.org/coronavirus/covid-consequences-restricted-repair-ventilators/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Prospect])
+::'''2. Repair/access issues across ventilator manufacturers'''
+::* Technical repair freedom: Several sources highlight that many ventilator makers imposed “software locks” or refused to release service manuals, making it hard for hospitals or third-party technicians to repair machines during the crisis. ([https://www.vice.com/en/article/ventilator-makers-are-restricting-access-to-repair-manuals-in-a-pure-profit-play/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Vice])
+::* From one piece: > “Major manufacturers… hoarding parts and service manuals.” ([https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a32144222/hospitals-ventilators-right-repair-covid-19/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Popular Mechanics])
+::'''3. Ford Motor Company / General Electric manufacturing promise'''
+::* Ford (in partnership with GE) committed to making 50,000 ventilators by mid-July, but hit global parts-supply delays and delivered fewer than half by the initial deadline. ([https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/08/18/ventilators-coronavirus-stockpile/?utm_source=chatgpt.com The Washington Post])
+::* The Washington Post article noted: “the push … has also run into hiccups: … the company … had made fewer than half the devices by its initial deadline.” ([https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/08/18/ventilators-coronavirus-stockpile/?utm_source=chatgpt.com The Washington Post])
+:: ----
+::What patterns emerge
+::* '''Promises vs reality timing''': Many big-scale pledges (tens of thousands of ventilators) were made under pandemic urgency, but supply chain, regulatory, design and manufacturing complexity delayed or reduced output.
+::* '''“Open source” vs restricted access''': Some companies claimed to open manuals/designs, but in practice the license was limited (pandemic only), or key details/components remained proprietary, meaning third-party manufacturing or wide replication was difficult. (See open source review) ([https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7195895/?utm_source=chatgpt.com PMC])
+::* '''Right to repair / servicing barriers''': While the crisis emphasised the need for rapid servicing of ventilators in use, many manufacturers kept tight control on parts, manuals, and repair rights — limiting flexibility for hospitals/biomedical engineers.
+::* '''Mergers, acquisition & strategic decisions''': Some delays trace back to corporate strategy — e.g., the Newport/Covidien acquisition and subsequent shelving of a low-cost design. ([https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/04/06/vent-a06.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com World Socialist Web Site])
+:: ----
+::[[User:Beanie Bo|Beanie Bo]] ([[User talk:Beanie Bo|talk]]) 20:55, 28 October 2025 (UTC)
 ==Requesting fix on medical ventilators article - newline after stubnotice==