Panasonic produces prototype breathing devices to assist COVID-19 patients

Panasonic employees worked “around the clock”, in response to a Welsh Government request, to procure parts and produce units for regulatory approval and use in clinical trials. Cardiff, Wales. 20th May 2020 – The team at Panasonic Manufacturing UK’s facility in Cardiff have produced 80 prototype breathing devices to assist hospital patients suffering from COVID-19. The emergency breathing aid – a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) device – was designed by Dr Rhys Thomas at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen and Maurice Clarke of engineering firm CR Clarke & Co. Panasonic…

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