Participants discussed tracking methodology and other progress made to reduce radiation-related risks for patients who need frequent medical imaging at a recent IAEA meeting.
Medical device disinfection is a real-world public health risk. That's why manufacturers need to step up, two HTM professionals argue.
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) announced that it is expanding the scope of the NEMA American National Standard for Servicing of Medical Imaging Devices to cover all medical devices, not just medical imaging technologies. MITA officials say this decision—which is likely to be met with criticism from many in the medical device sector—“comes after the consideration of extensive stakeholder feedback indicating a desire for one, universal standard for the medical device industry.”
Mountain View, Calif.-based Zingbox has released the findings of its second annual Healthcare Security Survey. The survey revealed a contradiction between the confidence that healthcare professionals have in the visibility of connected medical devices and security of their networks, and the inefficient legacy processes many still rely on to keep them secure.
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) has announced the publication of NEMA/MITA 2—Requirements for Servicing of Medical Imaging Equipment, a voluntary standard outlining MITA’s minimum quality management system requirements for medical imaging device servicing.
MedTech Breakthrough recently announced the results of its 2019 MedTech Breakthrough Awards program, which showcases technologies and companies that represent global health technology innovations.
A medical device could cause patient harm for numerous reasons. Say, for instance, a defibrillator fails to deliver enough of a life-saving bolt of electricity—or simply no electricity at all. Here, 24x7 Magazine explores the important role HTM professionals have when the unthinkable happens and a device malfunctions.