Sweeping FDA Cuts Hit CDRH Staffer’s Inboxes

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

On February 15, numerous probationary staff at FDA began receiving emails notifying them they had been fired. “Unfortunately, the Agency finds that you are not fit for continued employment because your ability, knowledge and skills do not fit the Agency’s current needs, and your performance has not been adequate to justify further employment at the Agency,” said the letters.

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FDA Safety Communication: Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities with Certain Patient Monitors from Contec and Epsimed

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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication to raise awareness about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Contec CMS8000 patient monitors and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors. These medical devices are used in health care and home settings for displaying information, such as the vital signs of a patient, including temperature, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

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