Backdoor in Chinese Health Monitoring devices follow patients

The US federal agencies have warned that a popular device for a monitor of patients with a Chinese manufacturer, which is used in medical conditions throughout the US and Europe, has a built -in back angle that leaks patients from patients to an unauthorized remote server. Backdoor, also present in the rebound version of the device, also allows a remote server, which seems to be university, to execute an unauthorized code on the device.

According to Safety Advisory The US Food and Medicinal Management (FDA), which authorizes medical devices for use in the US, affected by patient monitors is Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120, relieved version of the Contec device. Devices are used to monitor the vital signs of patients, including an electrocardiogram, heart rate, oxygen saturation, non -invasive blood pressure, temperature and respiratory rate.

Contec Medical Systems is one of the largest Chinese medical manufacturers with a kinudao headquarters and subsidiaries in Chicago, Dusseldorf and New Dely. In addition to patient monitors, the company produces a wide range of medical products such as pumps, ultrasound systems, endoscopes, respiratory products, EEG and EMG systems, diagnostic devices and more.