Reducing Risks of Implantable Medical Devices

Ben Ransford

Kevin Fu

June 1, 2009

The convergence of medicine with radio communication and Internet connectivity exposes implantable medical devices (IMDs) not only to safety and effectiveness risks, but also to security and privacy risks. Legislation, regulation, and technology can lessen these risks.

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