Siemens Healthineers has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its 70-cm bore Magnetom Flow platform, a 1.5-tesla platform for MRI scanning with a closed helium circuit and no quench pipe.
The upgradable platform aims to reduce helium dependency and annual energy consumption. It covers the entire range of MR applications and offers AI-based image reconstruction for shorter scan times with improved image quality.
70-cm Magnetom Flow MRI platform.Siemens Healthineers
This is the second virtually helium-free 1.5-tesla MR platform from Siemens Healthineers, following the 60-cm bore Magnetom Flow.Ace. Siemens Healthineers also manufactures the low-helium 0.55-tesla Magnetom Free platform.
The Magnetom Flow platform requires 0.7 liters of liquid helium for cooling, compared with conventional MRI scanners that typically require over 1,000 liters. This is made possible by the magnet’s DryCool technology, which Siemens Healthineers said can lower costs and conserve resources by removing the need for helium refills. The company said the platform reduces annual energy consumption up to 56% compared with the previous generation of Siemens Healthineers MR scanners.
AI tools that can be used with the platform include the Deep Resolve 2D and 3D image reconstruction technology, as well as the myExam Assist, myExam Autopilot, and myExam Implant Suite for imaging and treatment strategies.
High-density contour coils are available in four sizes, including the new BioMatrix Contour XL coil for whole-body patient coverage. And the integrated BioMatrix Position Sensor in the coil communicates with the scanner to suggest optimal patient positioning for potentially faster exam setup.
