An Assessment of Wireless Medical Telemetry System (WMTS)
So the new WMTS solved all our wireless medical device problems, right?
Do Medical Devices Need 802.11n?
Medical device makers then will move to put 802.11n radios in their devices…
Cisco CCX and Medical Devices
Modifying wireless LAN radio software is a daunting task for most medical device vendors.
Philips Launches Wireless Monitor/Defibrillator
Philips does it again, with an announcement that is sure to cause consternation among their competitors (press release). Philips has launched a wireless version of their HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator. The device will run on 802.11a/g wireless LANs, “with [the] capability to network with the Philips IntelliVue Clinical Network.” The press release starts off talking about […]
Comments on FDA Wireless Medical Device Guidance
After reading the above guidance document I was struck by how it provides such a good review of the quality system regulation (QSR). If you’re not a regulatory person and you want to get a high level view of the QSR, and especially how it might apply to wireless medical devices, check it out.
The overall […]
Potential Interference for MIMO Wi-Fi?
It seems that the Boston Globe is spreading inaccurate info on MIMO (multiple input/output) technology. This from the Boston Globe:
Another caution: avoid MIMO routers. These Multi Input, Multi Output gadgets achieve excellent signal quality and range by hogging the wireless spectrum up to 219 yards away. If you live in the city or suburbs, your […]
