Butterfly Network rises after FDA clears AI pregnancy tool

Butterfly Network

30/03/2026 13:15

** Shares of medical device maker Butterfly Network BFLY.N rise 3% to $4.03 premarket

** Co says the FDA cleared its AI tool that estimates how far along a pregnancy is within minutes using ultrasound images

** Tool works with Butterfly’s portable device and removes the need for specialist interpretation or detailed measurements, co says

** Says the technology can help speed decisions in emergencies and expand prenatal care in regions with limited access to imaging, including rural U.S. areas and parts of Africa

** AI model was trained on more than 21 mln ultrasound images and is as accurate as traditional assessments for pregnancies between 16 and 37 weeks, co says

** Says tool has already been used in Malawi and Uganda with support from the Gates Foundation

** Shares rose ~22% in 2025

 (Reporting by Sahil Pandey in Bengaluru)

 ((Sahil.Pandey@thomsonreuters.com))