Category: Safety

Safety

Cybersecurity Report Shows Rise in Ransomware and Vulnerabilities

The report found a 51% increase in published vulnerabilities and warned that attackers continue to target connected medical devices and other specialized systems.

Safety

Siemens Healthineers Awarded $6.9 Million for Medical Device Cybersecurity Research

The project focuses on using artificial intelligence to automate security updates and protect hospital equipment from cyberattacks.

Safety

More Than 2,200 US Healthcare Centers Hit by Data Breaches Since 2023

With California leading the nation in incidents and 52 new investigations already launched in 2026, cybersecurity experts urge organizations to address critical network vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity

FDA Updates Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidance to Address New Federal Requirements

Revised guidance aligns with quality management system regulation changes and provides recommendations for cyber device submissions under section 524B of the FD&C Act.

Medical Device Errors

How Gaps in Requirements Traceability Fuel Recalls and Injuries

Breakdowns in linking requirements to design, risk, and verification are fueling software errors, compliance gaps, and costly recalls across device categories.

Fire Safety

Patient Dies After Defibrillator Fire at Tennessee Hospital

A patient using a defibrillator died at a southern-based medical center after the device erupted in fire and burned his body.

Hospital Safety

ECRI Leaders Share System-Level Falls Prevention Insights at National Patient Safety Meeting

ECRI leaders discussed how technologies such as AI-based monitoring and safety systems can affect falls prevention and why system-level evaluation is critical to avoid unintended risk.