Medical device software criticized as under-regulated

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 21:30 in Health & Medicine

Software governs everything from digital thermometers to pacemakers. A report recommends that the FDA develop procedures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of products before they go to market.The patient was listed as unstable, in critical condition. On July 30, 2007, between 8 and 9 a.m., he was receiving insulin, anesthetic and blood pressure medication through a volumetric infusion pump when all three of the pump's channels failed.

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