This white paper, “Connected Medical Devices”, explores the transformative impact of integrating Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), mobile apps, cloud platforms, and AI/ML into medical devices. It highlights the benefits of real-time data exchange, remote monitoring, and enhanced clinical decision-making while addressing challenges such as security, FDA compliance, and data management. The document includes a case study on an implantable neural stimulator, outlines key design considerations, and discusses mobile and cloud-based platforms for connected healthcare solutions. Developed by Sunrise Labs, the paper provides insights into engineering best practices for next-generation medical devices.
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