The Sarco capsule, an innovative device for assisted dying, faces legal scrutiny as Swiss authorities question its compliance with safety regulations regarding public health and safety.
Health Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider emphasized that Sarco's operational method of inducing hypoxic death with nitrogen gas does not adhere to Swiss safety standards.
Inventor Philip Nitschke highlighted the capsule's user-driven function, where self-administration starts with automated prompts asking users about their identity and intent to die.
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