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SBOMs for Medical Devices: Why HTM Teams Need Them
An SBOM lists the software components inside a device. Why that list matters, what it should contain and how to use it when a vulnerability is announced.
Patching Legacy Medical Devices That No Longer Update
Some medical devices stopped receiving updates entirely. Why the patch may not exist, and which compensating controls are defensible when it does not.
Unique Device Identification in Hospital Device Records
A UDI ties inventory, service history and recall notices to one object. What the code contains, who assigns it, and where hospital records usually break down.
Low-Temperature Sterilization: Steam Alternatives Compared
Steam destroys some devices outright. How the main low-temperature processes differ, where their material limits sit, and why the instructions for use govern.
Sterile Processing Competency: Assessing Real Skill
A training file is not evidence of skill. What to observe in sterile processing, how to test inspection and release decisions, and how to record the result.
Right to Repair in Medical Device Service Contracts
Ownership often stops at the enclosure. Where service barriers sit, how manufacturers defend them, and which contract terms preserve access years later.