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Various medical equipment and the companies that produce them have come into scrutiny due to anti-consumer practices. | Various medical equipment and the companies that produce them have come into scrutiny due to anti-consumer practices. | ||
== | == FDA report on repair restrictions == | ||
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Manufacturers of medical equipment often cite safety precaution as the primary reason for their restrictions. However, a report by the Food and Drug Administration has otherwise... | |||
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*Right to repair - access to manuals, supplies and parts for maintenance and repair. (e.g., Wheelchairs, ventilators, etc.) | *Right to repair - access to manuals, supplies and parts for maintenance and repair. (e.g., Wheelchairs, ventilators, etc.) | ||
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*Rug pull - loss of function/access to devices (including implanted devices). (Neural stimulators) | *Rug pull - loss of function/access to devices (including implanted devices). (Neural stimulators) | ||
== | ==Notable incidents== | ||
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=== | ===Terumo Cardiovascular restricts equipment repairs === | ||
[[Terumo Cardiovascular]] blocks 3rd party repair of the Advanced Perfusion System 1 Heart Lung Machine.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maxwell |first=Thomas |date=23 Jan 2025 |title=Medical Device Company Suddenly Stops Hospitals From Fixing Machines Themselves |url=https://gizmodo.com/medical-device-company-stops-hospitals-from-fixing-machines-themselves-2000554096 |url-status=live |access-date=16 Mar 2025 |website=[[Gizmodo]]}}</ref> | [[Terumo Cardiovascular]] blocks 3rd party repair of the Advanced Perfusion System 1 Heart Lung Machine.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maxwell |first=Thomas |date=23 Jan 2025 |title=Medical Device Company Suddenly Stops Hospitals From Fixing Machines Themselves |url=https://gizmodo.com/medical-device-company-stops-hospitals-from-fixing-machines-themselves-2000554096 |url-status=live |access-date=16 Mar 2025 |website=[[Gizmodo]]}}</ref> | ||
=== | ===Ventilator shortage during Covid 19 pandemic=== | ||
{{Main|Medical ventilator}} | {{Main|Medical ventilator}} | ||
At the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic, ventilators were suddenly in very high demand. Digital rights management and lack of right to repair made the equipment shortage worse, and probably increased mortality. | At the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic, ventilators were suddenly in very high demand. Digital rights management and lack of right to repair made the equipment shortage worse, and probably increased mortality. | ||
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===Pacemakers=== | ===Pacemakers=== | ||
Lack access to your data. For example, some unusual heart rhythms may be affected by diet, activity, etc. Having detailed information about when these episodes happen can enable the user to improve their health. However the data is often not readily available to the patient. | Lack access to your data. For example, some unusual heart rhythms may be affected by diet, activity, etc. Having detailed information about when these episodes happen can enable the user to improve their health. However the data is often not readily available to the patient.delivery). | ||
===Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/APAP/BiPAP)=== | ===Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/APAP/BiPAP)=== | ||
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[[3B CPAP Devices (3b Medical) (ReactHealth)]] access to patient data removed, forcing users to use more expensive 3rd parties, or lose autonomy. | [[3B CPAP Devices (3b Medical) (ReactHealth)]] access to patient data removed, forcing users to use more expensive 3rd parties, or lose autonomy. | ||
===Software=== | ===Software=== | ||