Year in review

FDA AI medical device clearances in 2020

2020 has 114 AI devices, 42.5% more than 2019 (80). They come from 83 companies. Radiology accounted for 99 (86.8%). The newest decision was BriefCase from Aidoc Medical, Ltd. on December 29, 2020.

114Decisions in 2020
83Companies
86.8%Share in Radiology
49First-time companies

Decisions by month

Jan: 6Feb: 10Mar: 14Apr: 5May: 5Jun: 10Jul: 13Aug: 9Sep: 14Oct: 11Nov: 10Dec: 7
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FDA AI device decisions by month in 2020: Jan 6, Feb 10, Mar 14, Apr 5, May 5, Jun 10, Jul 13, Aug 9, Sep 14, Oct 11, Nov 10, Dec 7

Pathways

510(k): 113 (99.1%) · De Novo: 1 (0.9%). The first decision in 2020 was Air Next (January 2, 2020).

Companies with a first AI clearance in 2020

49 companies have their earliest device on this list dated 2020. The busiest of those first-timers is Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd., with 4 decisions in 2020. Showing 8 of 49.

Newest decisions in 2020

The full 2020 set is split by specialty above. Radiology in 2020 · Cardiovascular in 2020

Frequently asked questions

How many AI medical devices did the FDA authorize in 2020?

The FDA list has 114 AI-enabled devices with a final decision dated 2020, from 83 companies.

Which specialty had the most AI clearances in 2020?

Radiology led with 99 devices, 86.8% of 2020.

Which company had the most FDA AI devices in 2020?

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. had the most, with 9. Next: Canon Medical Systems Corporation (5), Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. (4).

How did 2020 compare with 2019?

2020 has 114 AI devices, 42.5% more than 2019 (80).

How many companies received their first AI-device decision in 2020?

49 companies have their earliest AI-device decision dated 2020.

Cite as: AI Device Radar, “FDA AI medical device clearances in 2020,” https://ai-device-radar.vercel.app/year/2020 (FDA list through 2026-06-29).