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Their is no way this valve cost $11,000. A quick google search for PEEP valves for respirators sow that they sell for a few dollars, 20 at most.
It seems unlikely that any company would sue in such circumstances, it would be a PR nightmare.
If the story was true prices would most likely be listed in euros.
When this 3d printed valves story appeared a few days ago those exact figures were cited on Reddit as a joke.
How they ended up presented as "Facts" on TheVerge is anyone's guess.
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Their is no way this valve cost $11,000. A quick google search for PEEP valves for respirators sow that they sell for a few dollars, 20 at most.
It seems unlikely that any company would sue in such circumstances, it would be a PR nightmare.
If the story was true prices would most likely be listed in euros.
When this 3d printed valves story appeared a few days ago those exact figures were cited on Reddit as a joke.
How they ended up presented as "Facts" on TheVerge is anyone's guess.