AccuDetect 7.0 mammography CAD system approved by FDA

Parascript, a healthcare software developer, has announced that its AccuDetect 7.0 computer-aided detection (CAD) system for mammography has been approved by the FDA.

The approval covers use of AccuDetect 7.0 for use with mammography systems from GE, Philips, Hologic, Fujifilm, Carestream, IMS and Planmed. AccuDetect has previously been CE marked and is also compatible with DR and CR mammography systems from Agfa, Siemens and Allengers Medical Systems, according to Parascript.

Evan Godt
Evan Godt, Writer

Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.

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