FDA clears Canon's AI image reconstruction for MRI

Canon Medical Systems USA has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for artificial intelligence (AI) technology for its Vantage Galan 3-tesla MRI scanner.

The company's Advanced Intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) uses a deep-learning algorithm to differentiate true MRI signals from noise. AiCE is also available for devices in Canon's CT portfolio, according to the firm.