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  • 1.  Cloud Computing for Digital Health Care

    Posted 30-Aug-2017 18:12

    Hello,

    We are working on a digital health care Class II device. Flow of data is from user the data goes to app, from app the data goes to our cloud. We are not making any analysis in our cloud.
    Our cloud is only a pass through and the data goes to the third party cloud for analysis.
    My question is this :
    Does our cloud needs to be abide by FDA compliance rules and regulations?
    Do we need to mention our cloud in 510(K) submission? 

    Thanks,




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    Bhupinder Singh
    San Jose CA
    United States
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  • 2.  RE: Cloud Computing for Digital Health Care

    Posted 31-Aug-2017 03:10
    Hello Bhupinder

    From what you describe, the storage under your control in the cloud may classify as an MDDS (Medical Device Data System), I believe. I wouldn't recommend leaving it out, one or more of your documents is bound to mention it. For further details you may want to see:
    "Medical Device Data Systems, Medical Image Storage Devices, and Medical Image Communications Devices", the guidance.


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    Chandu Patil, PhD






  • 3.  RE: Cloud Computing for Digital Health Care

    Posted 31-Aug-2017 09:07
    It appears that the cloud is a part of your medical device, so yes, I would say you will have to describe it in your submission.
    If however, the cloud is just a separate optional accessory (i.e. not required for functionality of your device) that allows the user to pass data to another system, then it might fall under the MDDS, which is now excluded from regulation.

    In either case, don't forget to address cybersecurity requirements.

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    Michael Zagorski RAC
    Pittsburgh PA
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  • 4.  RE: Cloud Computing for Digital Health Care

    Posted 31-Aug-2017 10:44
    Thanks Chandu and Michael!

    Appreciate your support!

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    Bhupinder Singh
    San Jose CA
    United States
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