Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Considerations for performing IoMT Risk Assessments

What are Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) products?
Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) products refer to a combination of medical applications and devices connected to healthcare information technology systems through an online computer network or a wireless network. IoMT devices rely heavily on biosensors, critical in detecting an individual's tissue, respiratory, and blood characteristics. Non-bio sensors are also used to measure other patient characteristics such as heart and muscle electrical activity, motion, and body temperature.
IoMT product classifications
One needs to gain insight into what makes a device a medical device. In the U.S., the sale of medical devices is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As required by the FDA, medical devices are classified as being Class I, Class II, or Class III based on the risk posed by the device. Therefore, one must understand the risk level of a medical device and its intended…

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April 28, 2021 at 09:09AM

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