Radiology repair company counters claims that it hacked Philips’ ultrasound machines
A Seattle-area radiology system repair company is firing back at claims that it hacked into Philips’ ultrasound systems and other devices to steal trade secrets.
Summit Imaging is asking a Washington judge to toss legal accusations brought forth by the imaging giant last year, according to recent court filings. The 14-year-old servicing firm believes Philips is engaging in anti-competitive, exclusionary business practices to shut down its rivals, Geek Wire reported Monday.
“Philips has recognized that consumers’ preference for Summit’s services in the market for repair and maintenance services of Philips ultrasound machines will negatively impact Philips’ ability to generate revenue in this market,” Woodinville, Washington-based Summit said in court documents.
For its part, Philips accused Summit Imaging of creating software that circumvents access controls regulating how customers use its hardware. It’s seeking a permanent injunction to prevent Summit from hacking into its machines, along with compensatory damages, Health Imaging reported last year.
In a statement provided to Geek Wire, Philips said it believes none of Summit Imaging’s counter claims are “of merit.” Read more below.
Marty Stempniak has covered healthcare since 2012, with his byline appearing in the American Hospital Association's member magazine, Modern Healthcare and McKnight's. Prior to that, he wrote about village government and local business for his hometown newspaper in Oak Park, Illinois. He won a Peter Lisagor and Gold EXCEL awards in 2017 for his coverage of the opioid epidemic.