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Home Medical Device Safety Tops ECRI's List of Healthcare Technology Hazards

Recalls of home-based medical devices and defective single-use devices are the top two concerns on the Pennsylvania-based non-profit's top 10 technology hazards for 2023. The growing popularity of ...
FedTech Magazine

FDA Tightens Its Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidance

Legacy medical devices face growing scrutiny as regulators push for stronger cybersecurity, transparency and risk management.
JD Supra

Lessons Learned from the Exactech Recall: How We Can Improve Medical Device Safety in the Future

In response to scrutiny from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Exactech has recalled hundreds of thousands of defective medical implant devices sold between 2004 and 2021. Despite these ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Consumers Union, Patient Safety Advocates Campaign for Better Medical Device Oversight

The Consumers Union and patient safety advocates have taken their campaign for improved medical device safety to Washington, D.C., according to a news release. In particular, the group is pushing for ...
Health Affairs

Reforming The Medical Device Recall Process—A Call For Accountability

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues recalls for thousands of medical devices yearly due to safety issues. In January 2024, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) formally accepted a ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Medical devices, patient safety and cybersecurity

Unfortunately, it is not because the malicious actors are leveraging advanced technology or unique exploits. It is caused by a breakdown in the day-to-day maintenance of the information technology ...
techtimes

Expert Risk Tracker Shwetha Mahadevappa Redefines Medical Device Safety

Trust is one of the greatest investments anyone could make in healthcare. Patients who put their lives in the hands of healthcare institutions and personnel do so with an unmitigated amount of trust, ...
STAT

Study reveals how often medical device makers report safety incidents late to FDA

Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing the ...
MD&M East

Electronics Cleaning Validation: Ensuring Quality & Safety in Medical Device Manufacturing

Medical device equipment manufacturers work in an environment where product quality isn't just a competitive advantage, it's a regulatory necessity with direct implications for patient safety. As ...
MD&M East

Transforming Medtech Safety with Automated Social Media Monitoring

The rise of social media and the evolving online digital landscape present both opportunities and challenges for medtech companies. These platforms have become a powerful tool for consumers to voice ...

Understanding the Importance of Medical-Grade LED Light Therapy Devices

Why Medical-Grade LED Light Therapy is Essential for Aesthetic Practices Noosaville, Aruba - March 19, 2026 / Spectrum ...
Times Argus

Wearable Safety Devices Play Growing Role in Independent Living

In recent years, wearable security devices have become increasingly important in the daily lives of people seeking to remain independent while enhancing security. According to experts in health and ...