For example , an infusion pump can fail , and as long as it alerts the nurse and ceases pumping , it will not threaten the loss of life because its safety interval is long enough to permit a human response .
Many medical systems fall into this category .
An infusion pump can fail , and as long as it alerts the nurse and ceases pumping , it will not threaten the loss of life because its safety interval is long enough to permit a human response .
Many medical systems fall into this category .