Researchers unveiled a new taxonomy and online tool for classifying 1,000+ FDA-cleared AI/ML-enabled medical devices, with radiology as the dominant specialty.
Key Details
- 1A database and online tool summarize 1,016 FDA-cleared AI/ML devices through December 20, 2024.
- 2736 unique devices were identified after consolidating multiple authorizations per device.
- 3Most devices (88.2%) are built for radiology; neurology (2.9%) and hematology (1.9%) follow.
- 4Clinical function analysis: 84.1% assist in assessment, not intervention; 85.6% of AI functions are analysis, mostly for quantification/feature localization (65%), and triage (12.9%).
- 5Only three devices use EHR/tabular data, showing clear dominance of imaging data inputs.
- 6Key application types, definitions, and usage patterns are detailed in the report and a public website.
Why It Matters
This resource offers unprecedented clarity about the distribution, function, and data types of AI radiology devices, supporting better validation strategies and more informed clinical adoption. It empowers radiology professionals, vendors, and regulators to understand which AI tools exist, what they actually do, and where gaps remain.
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