Abstract: Based on the developing situation of Computer Aided Diagnosis/Detection (CAD) software, considering the domestic and international regulation of CAD software, according to current Medical Device Classification Catalog and related laws of China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), this paper investigated and analyzed the classification of CAD software, and provided technical suggestion on classifying principle of CAD software applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) or other advanced technology from medical device regulation scope, for the reference of regulatory and technical departments.