EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 12, 2024--
KARL STORZ, a leader in endoscopic imaging and operating room (OR) integration, is proud to announce that the IMAGE1 S ® CONNECT II camera control unit has earned certification to UL 2900-2-1 through the UL Cybersecurity Assurance Program. UL 2900-2-1 is a national consensus standard published by the American National Standards Institute and recognized by the FDA as a path to fulfilling the agency’s cybersecurity testing recommendations for medical devices.
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“Certification to the UL 2900 series of standards is the highest recognition of cybersecurity due diligence and helps demonstrate that a product or system is secure to modern standards,” said Christy Gaudet, VP, Sales and Marketing, OR1 & Surgical, KARL STORZ United States. “This certification is important for purchasers who want to mitigate risks by sourcing products validated by a trusted third party,” she said, adding, “IMAGE1 S is the first and only surgical camera system to achieve this certification.”
IMAGE1 S is a modular, scalable endoscopic imaging platform that allows users to add functionality as needed. The CONNECT II camera control unit is the heart of the system, enabling separate modules for working with rigid and flexible endoscopes in HD, 4K, 3D, and NIR/ICG imaging modes. It’s a vital component of the industry-leading OR integration solutions provided by KARL STORZ.
“Designed for modularity and backward and forward compatibility, IMAGE1 S gives users the confidence of knowing their surgical imaging equipment reflects the latest technical advances,” said Gaudet. “ULCAP certification gives them the further confidence of knowing their equipment has been rigorously tested against the latest cyberthreats—a major concern for healthcare network administrators.”
ULCAP certification is part of a longstanding effort at KARL STORZ to meet the most stringent cybersecurity requirements. Last year, KARL STORZ became the first provider of OR integration solutions to receive an Authorization to Operate (ATO) from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA). The company’s flagship OR integration products cleared extensive IT security and privacy controls and was deemed secure within certain deployment parameters for operation in military hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities.
“Cybersecurity isn’t an afterthought at KARL STORZ, it’s an integral part of our design process,” Gaudet said. “The risks of a cyberattack—particularly in terms of cost and disruptions to care—are simply too great to ignore.”
About KARL STORZ
For nearly 80 years, KARL STORZ has been recognized as a global leader in endoscopic technology and surgical imaging across virtually all surgical specialties. Its integrated OR solutions are intended to enhance collaboration to improve clinical efficiency and outcomes inside the hospital and other sites of care. KARL STORZ is a family-owned company based in Tuttlingen, Germany, that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship, and clinical effectiveness. For more information, visit karlstorz.com.
The IMAGE1 S CONNECT II camera control unit from KARL STORZ has earned certification to UL 2900-2-1 through the UL Cybersecurity Assurance Program. (Photo: Business Wire)
In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist who has been seen as divisive even within his own party.
Not one of the top names seen as a likely pick for the job, Gaetz's selection was first pushed out on Trump's social media network instead of a more formal announcement from his transition team as with most of his choices.
Here are some things to know about Gaetz.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations that Gaetz was part of a scheme that led to the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl.
In June, the committee gave an unusual public update on its review, which it said also included whether Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, accepted improper gifts and sought to obstruct government investigations of his conduct.
The committee announced that it was no longer reviewing four other allegations involving the congressman, including that he shared inappropriate images or videos with colleagues on the House floor or that he accepted a bribe or converted campaign funds to personal use.
Gaetz has categorically denied all the allegations, which he has blamed on former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a longtime nemesis, though the probe began before McCarthy and Republicans took the majority in the House.
In 2023, the Justice Department ended a sex trafficking investigation with no charges against Gaetz.
Having just won his fifth term representing much of the Florida Panhandle, Gaetz, 42, has been a frequent defender of Trump on cable news.
He traveled to New York earlier this year when Trump stood trial in his hush money case. He shared a photo of himself and other congressional Republicans standing behind Trump. His caption echoed the language Trump once used to address the extremist Proud Boys: “Standing back, and standing by, Mr. President."
At Trump's June debate with President Joe Biden, Gaetz was front and center in the spin room, talking up Trump's successes. After Biden's exit from the race, Gaetz was among those who helped Trump prepare for his subsequent debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, in which the former president made false claims about Haitian migrants eating people’s pets and other animals — claims that Gaetz, among others, had spread online.
Just hours before Trump announced his nomination, Gaetz wrote a post on X that echoed Trump's frequent claims that he has been unfairly targeted by the justice system.
“We ought to have a full court press against this WEAPONIZED government that has been turned against our people,” Gaetz said. “And if that means ABOLISHING every one of the three letter agencies, from the FBI to the ATF, I’m ready to get going!”
If confirmed as attorney general, Gaetz would have oversight over both agencies.
Gaetz has been a staunch defender of Trump but at times has irked fellow Republicans, including in last year's leadership debate in the House chamber.
In early 2023, Gaetz was among a group of hard-right conservatives to oppose McCarthy’s bid for House speakership, forcing McCarthy to wait through 15 ballots of voting before earning the spot. And it was Gaetz who orchestrated the vote that ultimately to McCarthy's ouster.
McCarthy has accused Gaetz of having him pushed out to stop the ethics complaint against him.
Gaetz earned a degree from the William & Mary Law School in 2007, going on to work for a firm in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
The Florida bar briefly suspended his license in 2021 due to unpaid fees, but the association's website on Wednesday listed him as a member in good standing.
Most Republicans dodged direct answers about whether they supported the incoming president’s pick. The GOP will have a 53-seat majority in the new Senate and would be able to rely on Vice President-elect JD Vance to break a 50-50 tie, allowing for a handful of defections.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he didn’t know Gaetz “other than his public persona, so we’ll handle it like any other nomination.”
“I’m not going to prejudge any of these,” Cornyn said, suggesting that the Senate look closely into the House Ethics Committee probe.
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, also a member of the Judiciary Committee, called Gaetz “a smart, clever guy” but posited that “he’ll have to answer some tough questions in the hearing, and we’ll see how he does.”
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, one of Trump's few Republican critics in Congress, said she was shocked to hear of Gaetz’s nomination, adding that, “I’m sure that there will be many, many questions raised at Mr. Gaetz’s hearing if in fact the nomination goes forward.”
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, another Trump critic, said that, “as far as I am concerned,” Gaetz was not a serious candidate.
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, appeared to express doubts about the nomination, saying Gaetz will have “his work cut out for him” to win enough votes for confirmation.
“I’m sure it will make for a popcorn-eating confirmation hearing,” Tillis said.
Associated Press writers Farnoush Amiri, Stephen Groves and Mary Clare Jalonick in Washington, and Michelle L. Price in West Palm Beach, Florida, contributed.
Kinnard reported from Columbia, South Carolina, and can be reached at http://x.com/MegKinnardAP.
FILE - Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
FILE - Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard, File)
