Potential Liability Issues With Emergency Use Ventilators In UK: A Lawyer’s Viewpoint
Executive Summary
Having non-medtech manufacturers develop and deliver ventilators for use on COVID-19 patients has alarmed many regulatory experts in the medtech industry. What are the potential liability issues and under what conditions can these new products remain on the market? Sarah Cowlishaw and Grant Castle of law firm Covington & Burling give their views.