Hyperfine, Inc., a health technology company, engages in the production, supply, service, and commercialization of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) products. Its Swoop ...
The Swoop® system is an ultra-low-field (0.064T) portable MRI device designed to bring diagnostic imaging directly to the patient's bedside. It uses a proprietary AI-powered software platform to enhance image reconstruction, reduce noise, and improve clarity. The system is designed for ease of use, plugging into a standard wall outlet, and features an open, quieter design to minimize patient anxiety and facilitate bedside care in intensive care units, emergency departments, and neurology clinics.
Price Range: Not publicly disclosed (Capital equipment)
Pain Points: High cost and lack of availability of conventional stationary MRI; difficulty/risk of transporting critical-care patients to imaging suites; anxiety caused by traditional enclosed MRI scanners; need for rapid, bedside clinical decision-making.
Solutions: Provides diagnostic-quality brain imaging at the point of care; enables faster clinical decision-making; eliminates the need for ionizing radiation; improves patient comfort and safety; reduces logistical hurdles associated with patient transport.
Target Users: Intensive care units, emergency departments, neurology practices, and pediatric healthcare facilities.
Supply Chain
Specialized magnetic component manufacturersElectronics and sensor suppliersSoftware developers (AI/ML focus)Global distribution network and authorized medical device distributors
The Hyperfine Image Viewer is a cloud-based software solution that allows healthcare professionals to securely store, manage, and view images captured by the Swoop® Portable MR Imaging System, facilitating collaboration and remote clinical review.
Price Range: Typically bundled or sold as a service contract
Pain Points: Fragmented image storage; difficulty sharing bedside imaging data with specialists; slow workflows for radiologist consultation.
Solutions: Centralized cloud access to diagnostic images; streamlined workflow for clinical teams to review studies in real-time; secure data management compliant with medical standards.
Target Users: Hospitals, neurology clinics, radiologists, and multi-disciplinary clinical care teams.
Supply Chain
Cloud service providersCybersecurity and data encryption service vendorsIn-house software development team
UpCare Europe SASUpCare (Canada)Lioness Medtech AB (publ)Radiosurgery Global Ltd. (RSG)Quantum Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd (trading as ParagonCare Medical Imaging)ASX:PGCMedequips (SMC) Pvt. Ltd.Undisclosed European Distributors (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK, Italy, Nordic)Undisclosed Middle East DistributorsUndisclosed Southeast Asia DistributorsAIIMS New Delhi (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)UniHA (Union des Hôpitaux pour les Achats)US Hospitals & Health Systems (Various)
