Using Linux with Medical Devices FAQ

The stringent requirements of the healthcare industry require an intimate knowledge of Linux around the issues of safety and security. This FAQ covers the most common questions Siemens Embedded encounters from our medical customers.
June 20, 2022

Linux continues to be the leading choice for embedded device operating systems but the decision on whether to choose Linux for use in a medical device setting includes the additional considerations of patient safety and data security. This white paper will help designers understand Linux, including: 

  • Medical safety, and device security
  • How to address security Issues when they arise
  • Medical device certification
  • Mixed-safety critical systems
  • The hardware platform
  • The optimum use of hardware
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