Medtronic Lawsuit

A new kind of implantable defibrillator may be susceptable to computer hacking. The new device transmits information via a computer system daily, making the system vulnerable to hacking. Hackers may gain access to patient information and, even worse, could be able to reprogram the defibrillator.

These defibrillator transmissions are not encrypted, which means that private patient information could be at risk of being hacked. This information may include a patient’s birth date, social security number, and medical ID.

The new technology that allows these defibrillators to transmit information via computer also spills over into different medical devices, including spinal cord stimulators, pacemakers, and hearing implants.

While the occurrence of hacking may be low at the moment, the possibility of it occuring more frequently in the future has some health care professionals worried.

To learn more about defibrillators and possible defibrillator defects, contact the Medtronic Lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 866-950-9000.