The newly cleared software uses deep learning to reduce image noise, cut scan times by up to 50%, and preserve quantitative accuracy across multiple nuclear medicine applications.
Spectrum Dynamics Medical, specializing in digital nuclear medicine imaging solutions, has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for Veritas.AI Noise Reduction, its artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance image quality, diagnostic confidence, and operational efficiency on the VERITON-CT digital SPECT/CT system.
Veritas.AI leverages a deep learning convolutional neural network to reduce image noise while preserving spatial resolution and quantitative accuracy, according to a release from the company. The technology is clinically validated across multiple applications and tracers, including bone imaging, Lu-177 theranostics, and I-123 MIBG.
Additionally, Veritas.AI decreases the scanning times by up to 50% and improves image quality in low-count and high-noise conditions, according to Spectrum Dynamics Medical.
The Veritas.AI Noise Reduction suite includes applications for specific clinical needs:
- Bone-IQ.AI, enabling up to 50% reduction in scan time for whole-body bone imaging while maintaining image quality and enabling throughput of two to three patients per hour.
- Thera-IQ.AI, purpose-built for Lu-177 theranostics, improving post-treatment image quantitative accuracy, and harmonizing noise across time points, which may enhance the accuracy of dosimetry and improve lesion detectability.
- MIBG-IQ.AI, designed for I-123 MIBG imaging, enabling up to 50% reduction in scan time, delivering safer, faster, and more comfortable exams for children.
“Receiving FDA clearance for Veritas.AI is a significant milestone for Spectrum Dynamics and for the nuclear medicine community,” says Tomer Gabay, chief executive officer of Spectrum Dynamics Medical, in a release. “As innovation leaders, we are incredibly excited to bring this powerful AI innovation solution to our customers. Veritas.AI strengthens our commitment to precision imaging by delivering clearer images, greater clinical confidence, and more efficient workflows, while helping hospitals prepare for the rapid growth of theranostics and quantitative SPECT/CT.”
Photo caption: Veritas.AI Noise Reduction with VERITON-CT digital SPECT/CT system
Photo credit: Spectrum Dynamics Medical
