FDA OKs Philips’ Smart Fit TorsoCardiac Coil for 1.5T MRI

Philips has earned U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Smart Fit TorsoCardiac 1.5T coil, a lightweight and flexible MR coil designed to support high-quality imaging while improving efficiency and patient comfort.

The coil combines a flexible, patient-friendly design with robust imaging performance, the company said. It closely conforms to patient anatomy to support consistent positioning and reliable signal capture.

Its lightweight construction and simplified handling aim to streamline workflows to support radiology teams in managing increasing scan volumes without compromising diagnostic confidence.

The Smart Fit TorsoCardiac coil complements Philips’ cardiac MR expertise. It builds on the recent FDA clearance of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered SmartHeart cardiac MR suite, which was designed to simplify and standardize cardiac imaging workflows. Together with the company’s SmartSpeed Precise, a dual-AI acceleration technology to increase imaging speed and maintain image quality, the solutions make up a broader, more integrated approach to advancing MR performance across acquisition, reconstruction, and clinical applications.

The coil is another step in Philips’ ongoing investment in MR coil innovation, which includes the recent introduction of the Snuggle pediatric coil. This was created in partnership with InkSpace Imaging and engineered to improve comfort and precision in pediatric MR imaging.

“By continuing to evolve coil design with a focus on targeted, application-specific solutions that enhance both performance and usability—alongside advances in AI-enabled software and clinical applications—Philips is helping to create a more connected and efficient MR platform that supports healthcare providers in delivering high-quality imaging in increasingly demanding environments,” the company said in a press release.