At the European Congress of Radiology’s annual meeting Siemens Healthineers unveiled a virtually helium-free MR Scanner which will require no squelch pipe.
It’s the Magnetom Flow, a 1.5 Tesla solution that operates with 0.7 liters of helium instead of the 1,500 liters of helium used by traditional scanners. It has a 24-square-meter footprint and weighs less than four tons.
The Magnetom Flow is equipped with AI to speed up scans as well as enhance image quality. Its automation capabilities simplify complex workflows to improve user experience for both new and highly qualified technicians. It also cuts time.
The scanner is expected to consume 30-40% less energy and electricity, which will reduce energy bills. The eco gradient mode will allow the scanner to switch components off that consume large amounts of energy. An auto-recovery function will allow the system to ramp down during a power outage and automatically ramp up when power has been restored. The helium-free technology and eco power mode can save an additional 30% in cooling capacity overnight. This makes the Magnetom Flow one of Siemens Healthineers’ most sustainable MR systems.
Seimens Healthineers believes the scanner will fit into academic institutions, outpatient imaging facilities and smaller rural hospitals. It’s geared toward parts of the globe where 60-centimeter bore sizes are the standard. The United State uses a standard 70-centimeter bore and Siemens Healthineers plans to introduce a version that will meet this criterion. While still under development, the Magnetom Flow is not commercially available as of yet.
Talk To An Expert
Are you in the market for a medical imaging system or a mobile trailer for your hospital, imaging facility, veterinary clinic, urgent care or healthcare facility? Talk to the experts at Atlantis Worldwide. We can help you find a refurbished or used imaging system that delivers the performance you want, warranty coverage you need and a price that’s significantly more affordable. With more than 31 years of satisfied customers, we look forward to helping you.
Some blogs you may have missed:
- The Future of Helium & MRIs
- MRI Cold Head Tips
- Service Contracts for Imaging Systems: Penny Wise and Pound Foolish?
- Radiologists, Healthcare & Social Media
- Should your business lease or buy medical imaging equipment?
- Free MRI Resources
Meet the author: Vikki Harmonay
