AI software for detecting brain bleeds receives FDA approval

The FDA recently administered 510(k) clearance to software developed by MaxQ AI that uses AI to detect brain bleeds on CT images, according to a report published Nov. 8 by AI in Healthcare.  

“The Accipio Ix Intracranial Hemorrhage platform uses AI technology to automatically analyze non-contrast head CT images, and can do so without impacting a physician’s workflow, altering the original series or storing protected health information,” according to the article.  

The clinical diagnostics intelligence platform company hopes that the software can help physicians prioritizes patients who show symptoms of brain bleeds.  

With FDA approval, the AI software can be sold for commercial use within the U.S. and will be on display during this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting in Chicago.  

Read AI in Healthcare’s entire article below.  

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