St Jude forms cyber panel after claims of heart-device bugs


  • TECH
  • Tuesday, 18 Oct 2016

The ticker and trading information for St. Jude Medical is displayed where the stock is traded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 28, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

Medical-device maker St Jude Medical Inc said that it planned to set up a medical advisory board focused on cyber-security issues affecting patient care and safety. 

St Jude said in a statement that the group, known as the Cyber Security Medical Advisory Board, would provide advice on cyber security standards for medical devices. 

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