04/07/2026
A new FDA cybersecurity advisory outlines vulnerabilities found in the Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN‑120 patient monitors. These issues could affect device security and data integrity, so healthcare organizations and clinical teams are encouraged to review the full FDA communication along with the supporting technical summary.
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FDA Advisory: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/cybersecurity-vulnerabilities-certain-patient-monitors-contec-and-epsimed-fda-safety-communication
CISA Technical Summary:https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/fact-sheet-contec-cms8000-contains-a-backdoor-508c_0.pdf