Free Software on Medical Devices: Unchain My Heart
summary
Argues that implantable device code must be auditable and often isn’t, citing an FDA advisory of 34,000 malfunctioning ICDs and a MedSec study that uses software-defined radio to talk to a pacemaker, deliver shocks, drain its battery, and exfiltrate patient data. Shows regulators almost never inspect source and manufacturers write their own tests, FOIA requests stall, and Regal Medtronic preempts state tort suits, leaving patients dependent on opaque proprietary firmware rather than public, reviewable code.
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chapters (14)
- 0:00Medical device security risks
- 1:48Personal story and diagnosis
- 3:43Concerns about device safety
- 5:57Proprietary software issues
- 7:27Manufacturer communication
- 8:46Hacking research findings
- 10:57Finding a secure solution
- 12:20Advocating for free software
- 13:37Bugs and security research
- 16:31Benefits of open source
- 19:15FDA review process issues
- 21:24Legal and liability barriers
- 24:13Broader societal implications
- 26:38Q&A and future steps
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