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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Engineers at Johns Hopkins University are working on 3D printed device that would allow a singular ventilator to treat multiple patients.

Their efforts come amid the urgent need for more ventilators.

Some medical professionals have expressed concerns with sharing the devices; like spreading germs and patients not getting enough oxygen.

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Hopkins said its device is designed to safeguard against these risks.

The team has already made a prototype testing on model lungs and is expected in the coming weeks. It will then need FDA approval.

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