Three things to know:
1. Design requirements, manufacturing documents, schematics, and product and service manuals for Medtronic’s Puritan Bennett 560 are available online.
2. The PB 560 is a compact, lightweight and portable ventilator sold in 35 countries. It was introduced in 2010.
3. Medtronic’s decision to publicize design specifications was made based on recent FDA guidance.
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