16-Element MR Flexible Coil System Expands Exam Capabilities

A new magnetic resonance (MR) coil system makes it easier for clinicians to complete high-quality exams and improve diagnostic effectiveness.

To improve MR exam effectiveness and image quality, Toshiba Medical Systems (Tokyo, Japan) has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its high-density 16-element flexible coil system, developed in partnership with NeoCoil (Pewaukee, WI, USA).

“The 16-element MR coils feature a flexible design, enabling clinicians to use the coils for various exam types,” said Steve Nichols, chief operating officer, NeoCoil. “The light-weight coils come in two sizes and wrap around a patient’s anatomy, accommodating patients of various sizes and providing greater patient comfort.”

Available for the Vantage Titan 1.5T MRI system, the 16-element flexible coils conform more closely to the anatomy, greatly improving the signal-to-noise ratio. The coils are available in medium and large sizes and are ideally suited for general orthopedic and body imaging of both large and small patients. Where conventional coils are not suitable, the flexible coils can be utilized for general-purpose as well as head, neck, and spine imaging. Large patients are not forced into or pinched by the hard plastic of standard rigid coils. Image quality for small patients is not compromised due to fixed, oversized coil housings.

“Toshiba is committed to developing and bringing new technologies to market for its MR systems,” said Stuart Clarkson, director, MR business unit, Toshiba. “The Vantage Titan systems are patient-friendly, and the new 16-element coils will continue to provide comfortable exams while improving image quality for accurate diagnoses.”

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