Chapter 15 Connected Medical Devices: The Cybersecurity Nexus of the AI Act and MDR 333

By Maja Nisevic, | Dusko Milojevic, Centre for IT & IP Law (CiTiP), KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, dusko.milojevic@kuleuven.be | João Rodrigues, Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores Inovação (INOV), joao.rodrigues@inov.pt | Goncalo Cadete, Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores Inovação (INOV), Greece, goncalo.cadete@inov.pt

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Published: 07 May 2025

© 2025 Maja Nisevic | Dusko Milojevic | João Rodrigues | Goncalo Cadete

Abstract

Analysis of the interplay between the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) and Medical Device Regulation (MDR) concerning cybersecurity in the context of AI-driven Connected Medical Devices (CMDs). It explores the convergence of these regulations, highlighting potential challenges and opportunities for harmonizing their cybersecurity provisions. The chapter also discusses risk management strategies and standards relevant to the secure development and deployment of AI-enabled CMDs.