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I'm curious if these companies are OK with the risk that people make these devices, destroy their lungs, and then sue. It's great PR, but the previous systems w

I'm curious if these companies are OK with the risk that people make these devices, destroy their lungs, and then sue. It's great PR, but the previous systems were expensive for more reasons than just manufacturing cost.

ekianjo 6y ago
> but the previous systems were expensive for more reasons than just manufacturing cost. namely lack of competition, regulatory capture, and price not paid directly by end users, for the most part.
- La1n 6y ago
  Not extensive testing and willingness to take responsibility if something goes wrong?
  - jshevek 6y ago
    Both sets of causes contribute to inflated costs, and probably others as well.