How to Respond to FBI Alert on Medical Devices

According to HealthDataManagement.com, “With increasing networked medical devices and sensors in healthcare, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s cyber alert warning last week about the vulnerabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the opportunities they...

ICYMI: Pulsar Vascular Raises $9.5m for PulseRider Aneurysm Device

According to MassDevice.com, “Pulsar Vascular, which makes the PulseRider device for treating brain aneurysms,  said it raised nearly $9.5 million from 39 unnamed investors.  The 1st sale in the equity, debt and options round happened July 27, San Jose,...

Hill-Rom Acquires Welch Allyn for $2.05 Billion

FDAnews.com just announced, “Chicago, Ill.-based Hill-Rom Holdings has acquired in vitro diagnostics maker Welch Allyn for $2.05 billion.”  For more information on this merger, please visit:...

How HIPAA Security Paves Way for FDA Classification

According to an article from Healthcare IT News, “Broadly defined, software as a medical device is any application used by providers to make clinical decisions. An increasing number of applications are now officially designated as FDA-regulated devices.” ...