Software as a Medical Device

You can think of SaMD as any type of software that performs one or more medical functions by itself. It can be connected to the internet, the cloud, and / or another SaMD. Enabling a medical device to have these capabilities opens a new world of potential advancements to patient care.

Some of the most common SaMD implementations include patient monitoring, alerting, disease management, and digital therapeutics. SaMD makes it possible to collect data from devices, wearables, and medical sensors to run calculations in real-time. This type of information can help medical staff increase response time and make more informed decisions.