Court Upholds DMCA Repair Exemption for Medical Devices
A US District Court has upheld a rule allowing limited circumvention of copyright protections for the repair and maintenance of medical devices.
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Lawmaker Calls for Broader Military Adoption of Right to Repair Provisions
Rep Marie Gluesenkamp Perez commended the Army’s move to include right to repair in contracts and urged other branches to follow suit to reduce costs and boost readiness.
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Terumo Ends Servicing Certification Classes for System 1
Terumo Cardiovascular announced it is discontinuing certification classes for the maintenance of its Advanced Perfusion System 1 Heart Lung Machine, a decision that adds to ongoing debates about right-to-repair in healthcare technology.
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Court Upholds DMCA Repair Exemption for Medical Devices
A US District Court has upheld a rule allowing limited circumvention of copyright protections for the repair and maintenance of medical devices.
Medtech Groups Lose Challenge to Digital Piracy Rule in Device Repair Case
A lawsuit that challenged a rule allowing third-party access to copyrighted software for equipment diagnosis and repairs has been dismissed.
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MITA Opposes Right to Repair Provisions in FTC Energy Labeling Rule
MITA is publically opposing the application of right to repair provisions for medical devices in the draft Energy Labeling Rule.
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New York Breaks the Right to Repair Bill as it’s Signed Into Law
New amendments made to New York’s Digital Fair Repair Act, prior to it being signed by the state’s Governor, provide new exceptions for OEMs.
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Massachusetts Senate Approves Right to Repair Amendment
The Massachusetts Senate became the second state in the nation to pass electronics right-to-repair legislation.
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The Passage of the Right to Repair Bill Could Result in a National Policy Shift
New York passed the first electronics right-to-repair law in the U.S., which Right to Repair advocates hope indicates a greater sea change.
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New York Passes Nation’s First Electronics Right-to-Repair Law
The law that was passed in New York represents a major win for the Movement, and has grand implications on medical equipment maintenance.
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New Wheelchair Repair Report Deems Right to Repair Legislation ‘Essential’
A report from U.S. PIRG Education Fund found the constrained market for wheelchair service and repair in the U.S. makes long delays common.Â
