Thirona Secures FDA Clearance 🫁

Exciting news from Thirona, the global leader in AI-driven thoracic CT image analysis! They've just received FDA 510(k) clearance for the latest version of their clinical software, LungQ™ (v3.0.0). Reference article.

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LungQ 3.0.0 stands out as one of the few FDA-cleared solutions capable of utilizing AI for the automatic segmentation of pulmonary segments and subsegments within the lung's internal anatomy. This breakthrough enables detailed analysis, including the identification of structures like lobes, segments, subsegments, airways, and fissures. Pulmonologists can now leverage this technology for precise diagnosis and documentation of pulmonary tissue images, supporting personalized treatment approaches.

Eva van Rikxoort, Thirona's Founder and CEO, highlighted the software's impact on the treatment of lung diseases, such as COPD and lung cancer. LungQ acts as a crucial map for lung anatomy, significantly enhancing the precision, accuracy, and efficiency of bronchoscopic and surgical lung interventions. The technology plays a pivotal role in preserving healthy lung tissue and maximizing lung function capacity.

Thirona's Chief Technology Officer, Rita Priori, emphasized that LungQ has already been successfully used by interventional pulmonologists in Europe and Australia, aiding in various procedures like bronchoscopic lung volume reduction. The FDA clearance opens up new avenues for localized treatments, offering maximum precision and accuracy in planning and execution.

The LungQ AI-powered software has already earned clinical approval in Europe, the UK, and Australia, being utilized by over 600 hospitals and validated in more than 200 global publications. Thirona's continuous innovation exemplifies its commitment to advancing pulmonary interventions, from lung cancer biopsies to surgical lung volume reduction and beyond.

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