FDA clears Aidoc AI-powered pneumothorax detection tool

Radiology artificial intelligence company Aidoc scored FDA 510(k) clearance for its tool for flagging and triaging cases of pneumothorax, or a collapsed lung, on X-rays. Aidoc said the software could run on all X-rays, including portable machines, and automatically notes positive cases of pneumothorax so physicians can focus on these images more quickly. Some of Aidoc's other FDA-cleared tools include software for triaging and notification of incidental pulmonary embolism, triaging cervical spine fractures and flagging acute intracranial hemorrhage. "We're very excited about this important milestone," CEO Elad Walach said in a statement. "This FDA clearance further validates the breadth of our AI platform, going beyond specific AI algorithms to act as a healthcare AI hub for the enterprise's cross-specialty needs. This includes ER, ICU, outpatient centers, inpatient admissions, and the coordination of care and communication among providers. 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."