Cybersecurity standards for medical device firms are becoming a primary focus for the Advanced Medical Technology Association following a series of high-profile digital attacks, as first reported by MedTech Dive.
AdvaMed Chairman Mick Farrell announced plans to establish industry-wide standards for cybersecurity, privacy and interoperability. The initiative aims to support smaller companies with limited security infrastructure while raising the overall defensive bar for the sector. This move follows recent operational disruptions at major firms including Stryker, Boston Scientific, Intuitive, Medtronic and Abbott. Kirsten Tullia, the group’s executive director of digital health tech, noted that AdvaMed is creating forums for chief information security officers to share best practices. Beyond digital threats, AdvaMed CEO Scott Whitaker highlighted concerns regarding potential Section 232 tariffs and Food and Drug Administration staffing levels. Whitaker emphasized the importance of maintaining high-quality reviewers at the FDA, particularly after staff reductions occurred in 2025. While the industry currently manufactures 70% of medical devices sold in the U.S., the group remains cautious about future trade policies and the consistency of federal regulatory support. AdvaMed continues to monitor these developments to protect the stability and security of the broader medical technology market.
Source: MedTech Dive
