Networked medical devices are part of the Internet of Things (IoT) and extend the endpoints by which intruders can gain access to computing systems that contain patient data. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned the health care industry to be wary about connected medical devices that can connect to networks. Both IT professionals and manufacturers are responsible for securing medical devices by performing regular software updates and applying security patches. Health care facilities should take responsibility for the safety of their patients and their data systems.”]
Source: https://securityintelligence.com/securing-medical-devices-in-the-age-of-the-iot/