AI software that triages x-rays for pneumothorax receives FDA clearance
Summary
Aidoc has received 510-k clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its AI software that triages chest radiographs for pneumothorax. When radiologists are burdened with overwhelming workloads, detecting these clinically urgent pathologies can be a challenge. Aidoc states that their pneumothorax algorithm can offer a solution for this particular issue by flagging chest x-rays when it detects pneumothorax and then notifying physicians of the suspicious findings, thus prompting a timely interpretation and reducing time-to-diagnosis and time-to-treatment. “By bringing radiologists and proceduralists to the same AI platform, we enable enhanced collaboration across departments and systems to deliver patients with the right treatment at the right time,” Walach said. “This includes ER, ICU, outpatient centers, inpatient admissions, and the coordination of care and communication among providers.”