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Why is it illegal to buy an oximeter?

Posted by Rob B. on April 06, 2002 at 13:18:01:

Why is the sale of oximeters restricted to physicians only? They're not dangerous as far as I know so what's the deal? Consumers should be able to measure anything they want. So what's up?

Rob

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