Our testing procedures indicate that the Veriflo MR-1 Ventilator Oxygen Controller is a reliable, accurate and useful device for FIO2 control. In our opinion, any equipment used in life support systems should be maintained and certified in calibration during clinical use and if, for any reason, it is used outside of normal operating limits, it should be carefully monitored during such use.
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