FDA Clears AI-Powered Thyroid Ultrasound Analysis System
Technology tamfitronics Technology tamfitronics TOPLINE:The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued 510(k) clearance to See-Mode Technologies for their AI-based thyroid ultrasound analysis and reporting software. While various AI tools for the evaluation of thyroid nodules have received FDA approval, See-Mode reports that their technology is the first FDA-cleared product providing detection as well as diagnosis for thyroid ultrasound. With thyroid nodules commonly detected as incidental findings on CT or MRI of the neck and chest, AI has become increasingly valuable in providing significantly higher level of interpretation.Technology tamfitronics METHODOLOGY:The AI software uses single or multinodular thyroid ultrasound images in detecting nodules and is capable of automatically classifying the nodules in accordance with the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS).The system automatically generates a complete worksheet and after...