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Hyperfine Announces FDA Clearance of the First Optive AI™ Software Update with Advanced Diffusion Imaging Capability, Focused on Enhancing Stroke Detection with the Swoop® System
GUILFORD, Conn., December 15, 2025--Hyperfine secures FDA clearance for new DWI sequence, significantly expanding the Swoop® system's clinical capabilities in acute neurological care.
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