Cybersecurity Vulnerability in Smith Medical Wireless Infusion Pumps

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Register to attend the Medical Device Cybersecurity Workshop in person (Boston) or via webcast October 17–18, 2017 Learn moreA cybersecurity researcher identified eight vulnerabilities, ranging in severity from low to…

Register to attend the Medical Device Cybersecurity Workshop in person (Boston) or via webcast October 17–18, 2017 Learn moreA cybersecurity researcher identified eight vulnerabilities, ranging in severity from low to…

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Joachim Schaefer
Soapbox

Coming This Fall: World’s Largest MedTech Event

By Joachim Schäfer

COMPAMED theme is raw materials and materials. For the specialist raw material providers, foam isn’t just foam—our attendees learn this at COMPAMED. New varieties (based on polyurethane) are reaching milestones…

COMPAMED theme is raw materials and materials. For the specialist raw material providers, foam isn’t just foam—our attendees learn this at COMPAMED. New varieties (based on polyurethane) are reaching milestones…

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Abbott

Cybersecurity: FDA Calls for Firmware Update on Abbott’s Pacemakers

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…the patient’s physician) to access a patient’s device using commercially available equipment. This access could be used to modify programming commands to the implanted pacemaker, which could result in patient…

…the patient’s physician) to access a patient’s device using commercially available equipment. This access could be used to modify programming commands to the implanted pacemaker, which could result in patient…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

No MDR Procedure: There is No Time Like the Present!

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…– 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (July 2017). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Whitehall/Div of Acorn Engineering Co. Accessed August 21, 2017. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2017/ucm567734.htm…

…– 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (July 2017). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Whitehall/Div of Acorn Engineering Co. Accessed August 21, 2017. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2017/ucm567734.htm…

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Bob Ehlers, RGB Spectrum
MEDdesign

Trends in Video Technology for Medical Environments

By Bob Ehlers

…Other Networks with Metadata To create comprehensive situational awareness, video data needs to be combined with other sensor data such as point of sale information, environmental data, operational data, access…

…Other Networks with Metadata To create comprehensive situational awareness, video data needs to be combined with other sensor data such as point of sale information, environmental data, operational data, access…

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Dollar, money

Best Strategies for Distributor Search in China

By Ames Gross

…device distributors, the search for the right distributors in China can be a considerably arduous task. Distribution Overview Today, private distribution companies in China generally distribute foreign medical devices. There…

…device distributors, the search for the right distributors in China can be a considerably arduous task. Distribution Overview Today, private distribution companies in China generally distribute foreign medical devices. There…

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3M 4076 Extended Wear Medical Tape

3M Extended Wear Medical Tape Helps Engineers Solve Tough Design Challenges

…a long-term wear, acrylic-based adhesive solution. Designed to increase patient comfort and provide a strong and reliable bond in challenging applications, the non-sensitizing, conformable adhesive is intended for long-term wear,…

…a long-term wear, acrylic-based adhesive solution. Designed to increase patient comfort and provide a strong and reliable bond in challenging applications, the non-sensitizing, conformable adhesive is intended for long-term wear,…

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Gavind Rao, infant incubator

Cardboard Incubator Gives Preemies Better Chance of Survival

By Maria Fontanazza

…attain relevant metrics such as temperature control. When the design was transferred to Phoenix Medical, the company built a low-cost controller similar to the ones that the company uses in…

…attain relevant metrics such as temperature control. When the design was transferred to Phoenix Medical, the company built a low-cost controller similar to the ones that the company uses in…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

Management Review: Basic Blocking and Tackling

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…– 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (July 2017). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Whitehall/Div of Acorn Engineering Co. Accessed August 21, 2017. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2017/ucm567734.htm…

…– 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (July 2017). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Whitehall/Div of Acorn Engineering Co. Accessed August 21, 2017. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2017/ucm567734.htm…

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Medical device recall

Cook Medical Recalls Zenith Endovascular Graft

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

–UPDATE–August 24, 2017 Cook Medical initiated a correction to the Instructions For Use (IFU) for the Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft. This correction removed the indication for blunt thoracic aortic…

–UPDATE–August 24, 2017 Cook Medical initiated a correction to the Instructions For Use (IFU) for the Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft. This correction removed the indication for blunt thoracic aortic…

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