Canon Medical Systems USA Launches SP Configurations

Canon Medical Systems USA Inc. has released to market SP Configurations—Orian SP and Galan SP, featuring artificial intelligence (AI)-driven workflow solutions, an intelligent Ceiling Camera, and the Tablet UX mobile interface. 
 
SP configurations come standard with 45 mT/m maximum gradient peaks and 200 mT/m/ms slew rates, the Fast 3D acceleration package, and ForeSee View automation, a real-time preview of the scan plan. Firmly planting the SP configurations into the premium performance space is the inclusion of Canon’s AiCE DLR on all SP configurations.
 
Along with AiCE, an industry-first fully integrated Deep Learning Reconstruction technology in MR for enhancing imaging quality, Orian SP and Galan SP deliver gradients for top performance, Canon’s exclusive Fast 3D suite for speed, and the combination of a new Ceiling Camera and Tablet UX for efficiency.
 
SP configurations can help improve the patient experience by including Canon’s Pianissimo technology, which addresses acoustic noise by housing the gradient coil in a vacuum-sealed chamber and eliminating the atmosphere where noise can be transmitted.
 
“We are acutely aware that MRI scans require a more complex workflow than other modalities. With this in mind, our team of engineers have focused on the needs of the U.S. to find solutions that best meet the demands and challenges of our market,” noted Satrajit Misra, senior vice president, chief Sales and Marketing officer at Canon Medical Systems USA. “With our MRI systems, customers can now have quality platforms that deliver advanced imaging solutions and an advanced AI capability, as well as productivity features that set our systems apart in the premium MRI market. We’ve been able to deliver on this by listening to healthcare professionals who face increasing patient loads and complex patient care with limited or reduced resources.”
 
Advanced AI technology
In line with the release of Altivity—Canon’s new approach to AI innovation that uses smart technologies—the SP configurations incorporate machine learning and deep learning technology to enhance image quality by removing noise and increasing SNR.¹ In addition, it automates many scan procedures and confirms set-up steps to help clinicians save time and reduce errors.
 
“AiCE produces clear and distinct images that have far-reaching implications regarding clinical decision-making,” Misra said. “By producing subtle indicators for complex procedures that can otherwise be missed. Also, AiCE easily integrates with motion and metal management techniques and is the first of its kind in terms of fully integrated DLR technology for MRI.”
 
Canon Medical Systems USA Inc., headquartered in Tustin, Calif., markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, molecular imaging, ultrasound, X-ray, and interventional X-ray equipment. 
 
Canon Medical offers a full range of diagnostic medical imaging solutions, including CT, X-ray, ultrasound, vascular and MR, as well as a full suite of healthcare IT solutions worldwide.

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¹ AiCE provides higher SNR compared to typical low pass filters