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AI for mammography screening launches in EU, receives certification
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•Source: Medtech Magazine
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TL;DR
Vara, a company in Berlin, received CE certification for their mammography system that uses AI technology. Their breast imaging system is authorized to be an independent second reader for both screening and diagnostic mammography, designed to address staffing shortages and costs related to double readings while flagging anomalies for radiologists to review.
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Key takeaways
- Vara, a Berlin-based company, has secured CE certification for its AI-powered mammography system, paving the way for its launch in the European market
- Vara reports its technology is the only breast imaging system authorized to act as an independent second reader in both screening and diagnostic mammography
- The system is designed to mitigate the costs and address radiologist staffing shortages often associated with double reading protocols
Vara, a Berlin-based company, has secured CE certification for its AI-powered mammography system, paving the way for its launch in the European market.
Vara reports its technology is the only breast imaging system authorized to act as an independent second reader in both screening and diagnostic mammography. The system is designed to mitigate the costs and address radiologist staffing shortages often associated with double reading protocols.
The AI does not replace radiologists. Instead, it serves as a second reader, flagging images with suspected anomalies for further review by a radiologist.
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