SIGNA Sprint with Freelium¹ : Our purposefully helium-free 1.5T MRI scanner²

Bringing next generation helium-free MRI technology to 1.5T with SIGNA™ Sprint with Freelium™. Delivering relentless performance every day and for every challenge.
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At a glance

Effortlessly sustainable

Freelium technology for helium independence without compromise

Remarkable imaging

Diagnostic confidence through exceptional magnet homogeneity

Expanded MRI access

From installation flexibility to patient comfort

Operational autonomy

Intelligent automation from scan planning to system uptime

SIGNA Sprint with Freelium: A helium-free 1.5T MRI scanner that does not compromise performance

The vision of expanding MRI access demands a shift to more sustainable solutions, and attaining helium independence is a meaningful step towards realizing that. Introducing SIGNA Sprint with Freelium—purpose-driven helium-free MRI technology to help meet your rising clinical, operational and sustainability demands.

Made for endurance, SIGNA Sprint with Freelium is ready when you need it. It will help deliver diagnostic confidence with exceptional image quality at every scan, all while reducing power consumption and operational costs with our innovative Freelium sealed magnet. With SIGNA One Workflow Solutions¹ integrated, you can look forward to effortless, consistent results every day—from routine exams to the most complex anatomies, keeping your MR department relentless, efficient and ready for every patient.
Helium-free MRI that’s built to last

A resilient 1.5T MRI scanner with Freelium

Unapologetically relentless, our innovative helium-free MRI technology is built to be resilient against extended power interruptions—and all without affecting energy consumption.

Freelium isn't just about operational security—it is sealed magnet innovation that provides exceptional efficiency so you can resume scanning within hours, not days. Pioneering a future of relentless performance without limits.

Intentional innovation for effortless, relentless MRI

Effortless sustainability

A responsible future with helium-free MRI

Freelium technology represents the next evolution of sealed magnet innovation, built to be responsible, efficient, and more future facing than ever imagined.  Designed by the engineers that produced our first ever zero boil-off and compact, lightweight magnets, this helium-free MRI can go even further—by boosting performance and reducing energy consumption in your MR department. Envision exceptional MR image quality using less than 1% of the helium used in conventional magnets.
Remarkable imaging

For confidence in diagnosis

SIGNA Sprint with Freelium delivers exceptional magnet homogeneity for detailed, crystal-clear images.

Every application, every scan, provides outstanding SNR—even for your more advanced applications or complex cases. Leading deep-learning image reconstruction solutions unlock all specialties, including motion-sensitive anatomies scanned for effortless enhanced diagnostic confidence.
Expand MRI access

For access to high-quality imaging for more patients

At GE HealthCare, we believe MR should work in any environment, available to any patient. Our suite of integrated SIGNA One MRI Workflow Solutions unlock a full spectrum of capabilities at 1.5T that put patient comfort and efficiency at the heart of the exam. But we know accessibility goes beyond the patient. Our Freelium magnet design removes the need for a quench pipe, giving your MR department greater installation flexibility. Whether you plan to install SIGNA Sprint with Freelium into an existing facility or in regions where helium logistics are challenging—the process is made simple, fast, and more sustainable. Open new growth possibilities, for both providers and patients. This relentless MR is built to help increase access, from installation to patient care.
Operational autonomy

For streamlined workflows throughout the day

SIGNA Sprint with Freelium, powered by SIGNA One, delivers automation across your workflow—from planning to clinician diagnosis. Whether it’s fast setups, thoughtful patient care, or intuitive operations—we've created a unified system that is built to focus on reducing rescans and errors. Regardless of experience level, the goal is to help you scan patients with confidence. Bringing autonomy to MR operations, Freelium intelligent sensors monitor performance 24/7, while exceptional ride through helps maintain uptime during power loss. Scan without the intervention of a field engineer4, enabling consistent MR operations.

Freelium: secure the everyday

At GE HealthCare, we have been working relentlessly to ingrain sustainability into all our innovations. That’s why we’ve pioneered sealed magnet technology that is built to be truly sustainable. For intentional innovation that means groundbreaking performance and limitless possibilities for the future of MR.

Freelium—create a more sustainable future in MRI

Our next generation of helium-free MRI technology is built to be responsible, efficient, and more future facing than ever imagined.

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Secure operational autonomy with intelligent magnet sensors

Magnet operations automated for your peace of mind, with round-the-clock remote monitoring powered by intelligent sensors. Integrated and without the need for field service engineer intervention4, Freelium helps minimize operational downtime in your MR department.

Recover with auto ramp technology

Auto ramp-up and ramp-down processes maintain resilience in any situation, without the need for field intervention. In case of extended power interruptions, whether it’s our exceptional ride through or rapid magnet cooling service, it is built to get you back to scanning patients fast.

Vent-less installation

With a vent-less design, the technology enables the freedom to go and grow anywhere. Meaning it is built to integrate or expand your facility seamlessly, no matter the location.

Supporting benefits

SIGNA One MRI Workflow Solutions integrated

SIGNA One Interface

Predictive UI technology with virtually no learning curve

SIGNA One Table

Ergonomic table connects with auto-docking in a seamless maneuver

SIGNA One Camera & In-Room Console

Live anatomical landmarking with AI-assistance for effortless patient setups
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References
  1. SIGNA Sprint with Freelium is a sealed configuration of SIGNA Sprint Select. SIGNA Sprint Select is 510(k) cleared by the US FDA. Not CE marked. Not available for sale in all regions.
  2. Helium-free: Helium is permanently enclosed in the magnet.
  3. SIGNA One represents features and content that are 510(k) cleared with SIGNA Sprint with Freelium by the U.S. FDA. Not CE marked. Not available for sale in all regions.
  4. Under normal working conditions, depending on environment and status of the system.

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