CEN/TC 251/WG 4 - Technology for interoperability

CEN/TC 251/WG 4 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Technology for interoperability" and is responsible for: Standardization in the application of information and communication technology (ICT) to physical (i.e. not stand alone software) medical devices for plug-and-play interoperability at the point of care and to medical imaging device interoperability, as well as facilitating the efficient exchange of device data in all health and social care environments including personal health devices. This committee has published 1 standards.

CEN/TC 251/WG 4 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: Standardization in the application of information and communication technology (ICT) to physical (i.e. not stand alone software) medical devices for plug-and-play interoperability at the point of care and to medical imaging device interoperability, as well as facilitating the efficient exchange of device data in all health and social care environments including personal health devices. Currently, there are 1 published standards from this working group.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.

A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.