GE Healthcare Optima MR355 (2015)

Neurological imaging is served by the 8-channel head arrangement with Ready Brain aligning slices automatically, and by optional BRAVO volumetric brain acquisition.

Spine imaging draws directly on the embedded 12-element posterior array, since the coil covering the spine is already in the table when the patient lies down.

Body and abdominal imaging runs on the same 8-channel coil system, with prospective respiratory gating standard for motion-sensitive sequences.

Musculoskeletal imaging is supported by dedicated knee and foot or ankle coils alongside flexible coils, according to the set supplied with this system.

Angiographic work is covered by standard magnetic resonance angiography sequences within the 50 by 50 by 50 cm homogeneity volume.

Motion-prone studies are supported by standard motion compensation and by optional PROPELLER acquisition where that application is present.

Departments running high-throughput general lists benefit from a detachable table, since one patient can be prepared while another is being scanned where a service is set up to work that way.

The Posterior Coil Never Leaves the Table

A 12-element array is embedded in the patient table, so the coil covering the back is present before the patient arrives and stays between studies.

One Coil System Across the Routine List

An 8-channel coil system covers brain, neck, spine and body examinations, so a general list runs without rearranging for each region.

Less Handling on the Anterior Side

Express Coil is designed to preserve signal-to-noise while reducing the handling of bulky coils between examinations.

Multiple Elements per Channel

Up to 8 independent receive channels each address multiple coil elements within a single acquisition series, with parallel imaging running on that arrangement.

Shimming Applied per Patient

Active main magnet shimming is supplemented by patient-specific shimming, applied to the individual being scanned.

A Homogeneity Volume of Half a Metre Cubed

A useful field of view and homogeneity volume of 50 by 50 by 50 cm supports large field acquisitions.

Brain Geometry Set Automatically

Ready Brain determines slice alignment for brain studies, so a follow-up matches the geometry of the study before it.

Cryogen Managed Without Refills

Zero boil-off magnet technology removes routine cryogen replenishment from the running of the system.

A Table That Detaches

A detachable, elevating table taking 227 kg allows one patient to be prepared while another is scanned where a service works that way.

A Contained Room Requirement

A minimum room area of approximately 25 square metres keeps the siting requirement modest for a 1.5 tesla installation.

Designation and Coil Set Documented

The rating plate designation, software release and coil set are provided by the seller at quotation, so what a buyer receives is established in writing.

1.5 Tesla Whole-Body Superconducting MRI System

A cylindrical actively shielded magnet with gradient system, RF chain, patient table and operator console.

Year of Manufacture: 2015

Bearing on software release, licensed applications, coil compatibility and support arrangements.

Embedded Coil Technology

A 12-element posterior array built into the patient table.

8-Channel Coil System

Covering brain, neck, spine and body examinations.

Express Coil

An anterior coil design preserving signal-to-noise while reducing handling between examinations.

Optix RF

The receive signal chain, aimed at signal clarity and intensity.

RF Receive Channels: Up to 8

Independent channels with multiple coil elements addressed per channel in a single acquisition series.

Parallel Imaging

Acceleration supported across the receive architecture.

Gradient Amplitude: 33 mT/m

With a slew rate of 100 T/m/s.

Patient Bore: 60 cm

The patient aperture through the gantry.

Useful FOV and Homogeneity Volume: 50 × 50 × 50 cm

The volume across which homogeneity is specified.

Active Shielding and Active Shimming

With patient-specific shimming applied per study.

Zero Boil-Off Cryogen Management

Removing routine cryogen refills from system operation.

RF Amplifier Output: 16 kW Body, 2 kW Head

From air-cooled amplifiers.

Detachable Elevating Patient Table

Load limit 227 kg, minimum height 70 cm, with a retractable armrest.

Ready Brain

Automatic slice alignment for brain studies.

Standard Scanning Techniques

Magnetic resonance angiography, echo-planar sequences, motion compensation, cine and peripheral imaging.

Prospective Respiratory Gating

Included as standard for motion-sensitive acquisitions.

Functional MRI

Available as an option on this platform.

PROPELLER, IDEAL, Cube and BRAVO

Motion correction, fat and water separation, volumetric acquisition and volumetric brain imaging, available as options.

DICOM Integration

Modality worklist, image storage, query and retrieve, storage commitment and modality performed procedure step as standard.

Console Media and Protocol Sharing

DVD removable media with protocol sharing at the console.

Minimum Room Area: Approximately 25 m²

Subject to a full siting survey before installation.

Coil Set

Receive coils supplied with this system listed by the seller at quotation.

Magnet Condition and Helium History

Cryogen level and fill history provided by the seller at quotation.

CE Marking and Declaration of Conformity

Issued by the manufacturer and requested from the seller at quotation.

Decontamination Certificate and Warranty Terms

Provided by the seller at quotation, in line with normal practice for used imaging equipment.

Siting and Installation

Magnet siting, floor loading, RF shielding, quench pipe routing, chiller capacity and power supply assessed before installation, which Medigear.uk can arrange.

This GE Optima MR355 1.5T was built in 2015, and the case for it sits in the minutes between patients. Coil handling recurs on every study, and none of it is imaging: a coil is fetched, positioned, removed and stored before the next one begins. This platform embeds a 12-element posterior array in the patient table itself, so the coil covering the back is present before anyone enters the room, and pairs it with an 8-channel coil system covering brain, neck, spine and body work and an Express Coil design that reduces handling on the anterior side. Up to 8 independent receive channels each address multiple elements within an acquisition series, with parallel imaging running on that arrangement. Around it sit a 60 cm bore, actively shielded and actively shimmed magnet with patient-specific shimming across a 50 by 50 by 50 cm homogeneity volume, zero boil-off cryogen management, 33 mT/m gradients at 100 T/m/s, a detachable 227 kg table and Ready Brain aligning brain studies automatically. Diagnostic interpretation remains with the reporting radiologist. The rating plate designation, software release, coil set and magnet condition are provided by the seller at quotation. Medigear.uk lists the system for UK business buyers and can arrange a siting survey, transport, rigging, installation, staff familiarisation, service cover and the supply of spares and consumables. Enquire for a written quotation.