Issued2023-01-03

Medical Devices; Gastroenterology-Urology Devices; Classification of the Gastrointestinal Lesion Software Device

Final OrderSector

Summary

Classifies gastrointestinal lesion software devices, including AI-enabled systems that analyze endoscopic images to identify suspected lesions, as class II devices subject to special controls.

Healthcare Implications

Establishes the FDA regulatory pathway and special-control expectations for AI-assisted gastrointestinal lesion detection software.

Impact Level

Medium

Keywords

Safety & Risk; Clinical Quality & Efficacy

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Developers & Vendors; Regulators & Government