Overview
EN ISO 11073-30200:2005 (ISO/IEEE 11073-30200:2004) defines a connection-oriented transport profile for cable-connected local area networks (LANs) used in point-of-care medical device communication. The profile adapts Infrared Data Association (IrDA) communication services and physical-layer concepts for use in bedside and patient-connected medical devices. It is suitable for new device designs and, importantly, for modifications of legacy medical devices already in clinical use or production.
Key topics
- Transport profile - cable connected: Specifies a connection-oriented transport and physical-layer approach optimized for bedside medical device links.
- IrDA-based protocols and services: Communication services and protocols are aligned with IrDA specifications, adapted for medical device contexts.
- Legacy device support: Targeted to minimize redesign for devices already deployed or in production, reducing integration risk and cost.
- Interoperability with ISO/IEEE 11073 family: Compatible with upper-layer ISO/IEEE 11073 standards to enable consistent device information models and management.
- Design goals and requirements:
- Real-time, plug-and-play connectivity for patient-connected devices
- Use of widely available hardware and software components from multiple vendors
- Preservation of medical device data fidelity for archival and processing
- Conformance objectives such as compatibility with IEEE Std 1073-1996
- Keywords and elements referenced: bedside, IrDA, legacy device, medical device communications, MIB, SNTP (as relevant in ISO/IEEE 11073 family contexts)
Applications
- Bedside monitoring and vital-sign acquisition: Enabling reliable, real-time links between patient monitors and host systems at the point-of-care.
- Upgrading legacy equipment: Adding standardized communications capability to devices already in clinical use to support data capture and integration.
- Device-to-computer interconnection: Cable-connected LANs in clinical environments where wireless is not suitable or legacy physical interfaces remain in use.
- Systems integration and clinical IT: Hospitals and integrators implementing plug-and-play medical device networks that conform to ISO/IEEE 11073 transport profiles.
Who should use this standard
- Medical device manufacturers modifying existing product lines
- Clinical engineering teams planning device connectivity or upgrades
- Systems integrators and healthcare IT professionals implementing point-of-care device networks
- Standards and regulatory professionals mapping device communication requirements
Related standards
- ISO/IEEE 11073 family (upper-layer device information and communication standards)
- IEEE Std 1073-1996 (compatibility objective)
- IrDA specifications (underpinning transport/physical-layer concepts)
Note: Implementers should review the full EN ISO 11073-30200:2005 text for detailed protocol, hardware and compliance requirements and be aware of potential patent or licensing considerations.