Mike Kijewski, MedCrypt

The Medical Devices Most Vulnerable to Hackers

By Mike Kijewski

Many medical devices aren’t obvious targets for hackers. Scalpels and cardiac stents are just pieces of metal. As computer technology gets smaller and more powerful, however, even these devices are…

Many medical devices aren’t obvious targets for hackers. Scalpels and cardiac stents are just pieces of metal. As computer technology gets smaller and more powerful, however, even these devices are…

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

Failure to Conduct Audits is Going to End Badly!

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…key attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA’s enforcement page. (2017, August). FDA.gov Website. Retrieved September 08, 2017, From https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2017/ucm574275.htm…

…key attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA’s enforcement page. (2017, August). FDA.gov Website. Retrieved September 08, 2017, From https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2017/ucm574275.htm…

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Ameing for Asia

Cloud Computing In Asia Is Growing

By Ames Gross

Cloud computing is one of the megatrends of the healthcare industry, as healthcare providers look for more efficient ways to collect, share, and analyze patient data. Cloud solutions are compatible…

Cloud computing is one of the megatrends of the healthcare industry, as healthcare providers look for more efficient ways to collect, share, and analyze patient data. Cloud solutions are compatible…

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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

…for medical technology (electronics, components, hoses, filters, pumps, and valves, among other items), materials/ substances, micro- and nanotechnology, made-to-order manufacturing, electronic manufacturing services (EMS), complex manufacturing and equipment partnerships (e.g….

…for medical technology (electronics, components, hoses, filters, pumps, and valves, among other items), materials/ substances, micro- and nanotechnology, made-to-order manufacturing, electronic manufacturing services (EMS), complex manufacturing and equipment partnerships (e.g….

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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

…major producer of intravascular robotics, entered an exclusive distribution agreement with China National Medical Device Co., Ltd. (CMIC) for the Magellan Robotics System. China National Medical Device Company is a…

…major producer of intravascular robotics, entered an exclusive distribution agreement with China National Medical Device Co., Ltd. (CMIC) for the Magellan Robotics System. China National Medical Device Company is a…

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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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