CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Iterative Health, a pioneer in precision-medicine technologies for gastroenterology, and Provation, the premier software and SaaS provider of clinical productivity and workflow automation solutions and a wholly-owned operating company of Fortive Corporation (NYSE: FTV), announced today the upcoming commercial availability of SKOUT, real-time artificial intelligence for polyp detection, in the second quarter of 2023. SKOUT is indicated as a computer-aided detection tool to assist qualified and trained endoscopists in identifying potential colorectal polyps during colonoscopy examinations in adult patients undergoing colorectal cancer screening or surveillance.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and thorough colonoscopies are vital to preventing and diagnosing this condition.1,2 While current guidelines recommend an adenoma detection rate (ADR) of at least 25%4, detection rates among endoscopists range from 7-53%5 and polyp detection rates may decline by over 12% between morning and afternoon procedures.6 Artificial intelligence can help maintain a high-quality colonoscopy throughout the day.