FDA clears RadNet's foundation model-based chest X-ray AI tool

Sep 17, 2026 · Issue 7 · 3 sources, 3 articles

On 17 September 2026, the FDA cleared RadNet's chest X-ray AI tool built on a foundation model.

Who is affected and how

doctor

Foundation model-based X-ray AI is a new option to evaluate in the radiology workflow.

medtech company

Clearance of a foundation model-based tool sets a precedent for similar developments.

Sources

• FDA clears RadNet's foundation model-based chest X-ray AI toolradiology business · Sep 17, 2026
• Foundation Model-Based Chest X-Ray AI Software Gets FDA Noddiagnostic imaging · Sep 18, 2026
• Foundation Model-Based Chest X-Ray AI Software Gets FDA Nod | Diagnostic Imagingdiagnosticimaging.com · Sep 18, 2026

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