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MillimeterWave
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
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Millimeter Wave Technology
2006 Minnie Award NomineeBest New Radiology Device
MillimeterWave
Technology
Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
What is Accusorb MRI?An innovative, inexpensive and easy-to-use technology
that dramatically simplifies MR imaging.
MillimeterWave
Technology
Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
How does Accusorb MRI work?By physically restricting the scanner’s field of view
(via radio frequency absorption and isolation) keeping unwanted areas outside the established
field from wrapping into the image.
MillimeterWave
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
SafetyAccusorb MRITM uses advanced flexible RF absorbers and thermal barriers to prevent heating of the blanket so the patient remains safely comfortable throughout the scan.
MillimeterWave
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
FeaturesAccusorb is available in a variety of sizes and formats
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
BenefitsFor the Patient
● Natural positioning - more comfort ● Less starts and stops to upset the patient
● Good image on the first scan ● Shorter time in scanner
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Accusorb MRITM BootMAC-7001 M-08
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
BenefitsFor the Technologist
● Application driven sizes and shapes - ease of use ● Initial setup generates a final image
● Less patient manipulation
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Accusorb MRITM
Breast ShieldMAC-7001 M-07
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
BenefitsFor the Technologist
● Easily do otherwise technically difficult scans ● No need to use anti-aliasing software for most scans
● Scan time can be reduced up to 60%● Less patient complaints
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Accusorb MRITM
Knee StrapMAC-7001 M-03
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
BenefitsFor the Radiologist
● Initial images are right ● Saves time in diagnosis
● Less manipulation of images ● Improved image quality
● Faster read times ● Better productivity
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Accusorb MRITM
Standard BlanketMAC-7001 M-01
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
BenefitsFor the MRI Manager
● Cost is only “pennies per scan” ● Durable materials last for years
● More patient throughput ● Lower cost per scan ● Better profitability
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Results
● MRI Scan with Accusorb
● MRI Scan without Accusorb
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Results● Accusorb MRITM products virtually eliminate “image wrap-around”, “ghosting” and unwanted artifacts, limiting the need to use the anti-aliasing system software option.● Scan times can be reduced by up to 60%● Accusorb MRITM has been shown effective in a number of established applications
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Results
Artifact reduction of a sagittal image of the right hand
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Results
Artifact reduction of an axial image of the right tibia/fibula
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Results
Artifact reduction of an axial image of the right elbow
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Results
Artifact reduction of coronal image of the lower left long bone of a child
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
ResultsThe artifacts shown below are removed using
the Accusorb MRI Breast Shield
Sagittal view Transverse view
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Results
● Artifact reduction of Axial and Coronal imaging of the Heart
● Artifact reduction of Axial and Coronal imaging of the Liver
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Ongoing ResearchTests using an ASTM standard RF implant device (designed to maximize RF heating inside a body cavity) have been completed.
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Ongoing ResearchAn implant was placed in a phantom in a position to maximize potential heating. Probes were placed to measure temperature changes in the implant.
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Ongoing Research
Accusorb MRITM was wrapped around the area of the phantom containing the implant and temperature probes.
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
Ongoing Research
Accusorb MRITM effectively blocked heating of the phantom and probes during MRI scans
MillimeterWave
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Accusorb MRI®
Enhancing MRI Throughput & Image Quality through RF Absorption
ConclusionAccusorb MRITM safely results in improved throughput, less prep & greater patient comfort. Software adjustment and diagnosis time are reduced with minimal effort. The bottom line is that significant savings are achieved with nominal financial investment in this new technology.
2006 Minnie Award NomineeBest New Radiology Device
