The testing of the Sarco was significantly interrupted by the Covid pandemic.
Stage 1 (in vitro) testing of the Sarco was carried out at the Exit workshop in the Netherlands in 2019. These tests con- firmed a rapid drop of oxygen within the capsule to less than 5% within 30 seconds of device activation.
Stage 2 (in vivo) This stage of Sarco testing will take place in Switzerland. When Sarco is used for the first time (expected in 2022), the person will be monitored closely to ensure a peace- ful and quick death, with results published in the Peaceful Pill eHandbook.