Medical Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) database shows that in 2018 and 2017, the institute approved and certified roughly 54 and 27 new medical devices, respectively. The main factor supporting the growth of medical devices in the upcoming years is the rising need for novel medicines along with technological improvements in Medical Devices to address unmet needs in the healthcare sector. However, as an internet connection is needed to transport patient data from remote devices to the doctor, data security threats could impede the growth of medical devices. As a result, the threat to data security grows. The popularity of linked gadgets makes them more appealing, which raises the possibility of hacking or data breaches.
