Integration Models for SDC-capable Medical Devices into an Existing OR Network

Abstract The interconnection of medical devices in an operating room (OR) represents a major step in optimizing clinical processes and increasing the quality of treatment. The IEEE 11073 Service-oriented Device Connectivity (SDC) standard family constitutes the foundation for manufacturerindependent information exchange and remote control of medical devices. However, integrating new SDC-capable devices into an existing OR network poses a major challenge for medical device manufacturers. Thus, suitable integration models are required. This work focuses on the definition of three possible integration models and their comparison according to architectural design patterns. Thereby, the use case of integrating a high-frequency (HF) surgical device to interconnect with existing SDC-capable devices is pursued. One of the models, which focuses on high expandability and low coupling, was successfully applied to interconnect an HF surgical device with an OR light in the research OR of Reutlingen University. The results indicate transferability to other integration scenarios and are intended to further promote manufacturer-independent integrated ORs.