FDAFinal Rule
Medical Devices; Radiology Devices; Classification of the Radiological Computer-Assisted Detection and Diagnosis Software
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Summary
The FDA is establishing new classification rules for computer software that helps doctors detect and diagnose diseases using X-rays and other imaging scans. This regulation clarifies how the government will oversee and approve these AI-assisted diagnostic tools to ensure they work safely and accurately for patients.
Key Points
- 1The FDA is creating official categories for software that uses artificial intelligence to help radiologists (doctors who read medical images) spot abnormalities like tumors or fractures
- 2Companies developing this imaging software will now have clearer guidelines about what safety and effectiveness testing they must complete before the software can be used in hospitals and clinics
- 3The regulation distinguishes between software that simply helps doctors find problems versus software that makes the actual diagnosis, which require different levels of FDA review
- 4This oversight helps protect patients by ensuring that AI-based medical imaging tools are reliable and accurate before they're used in real medical settings
- 5Healthcare providers and software developers will need to follow these new classification standards when developing, testing, and selling diagnostic imaging tools
Key Dates
Published
June 13, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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