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# Sen. Blumenthal Bill on Device Cybersecurity
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/sen-blumenthal-bill-on-device-cybersecurity/
- Published: 2017-08-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T22:38:03.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5139277

Sen. **Richard Blumenthal** (D-CT) has introduced a bill ([S 1656](http://www.fdaweb.com/download.php?file=BON17439.pdf)) to amend the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide cybersecurity protections for medical devices. The measure would create a cyber “report card” for medical devices and require manufacturers to obtain consent from healthcare providers before remotely accessing a device. It would not require device manufacturers to seek a new 510(k) clearance from FDA for cybersecurity-related software updates. Blumenthal said he is worried that while some manufacturers offer prompt cybersecurity updates, others fail to follow cybersecurity best practices.