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>similar issue as for medical equipment and aviation. ham fisted red tape created with (mostly, at least I hope) the best of intentions

Medical devices aren't as nearly as bad as automobiles or airplanes, but you still need hundreds and thousands of dollars for even the simplest medical device. The main driver of cost is actually the EU's new regulations that a lot of companies, especially and ironically European countries, are having a hard time meeting.