Nurse call systems, infusion pumps and medication dispensing technologies are the riskiest medical devices with Internet connectivity, according to security company Armis.
The conclusion is based on an analysis of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs). Armis’ assessment found 39% of nurse call systems and 27% of infusion pumps have unpatched critical severity CVEs.
The report comes as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration prepares to start requiring medical device makers to provide cybersecurity information as part of their pre-market submissions.\, Healthcare Dive reports. Read more.
