Medical device including setup option reporting

摘要

A medical device for use with a patient is described. The medical device includes a component for administering a treatment to the patient or receiving data of the patient. The component is configured to operate according to an internal setting. The medical device also includes a user interface through which a user can modify the internal setting, as well as a settings signature generator for generating a settings signature that represents a present state of the internal setting. A gateway is also provided for communicating a version of the settings signature out of the medical device.

主权项

1. A device monitoring system, comprising:
a medical device for use with a patient, the medical device including:
a user interface located on the medical device through which a user can modify an internal setting,a settings signature unit configured to generate a settings signature that represents the internal setting, anda gateway configured to communicate the settings signature out of the medical device; and a processor configured to receive the settings signature, compare the received settings signature to an expected settings signature, and initiate an action when the received settings signature does not match the expected settings signature.