High image quality is the most essential factor for MRI systems. Canon (former Toshiba) has developed a range of innovative technologies for Vantage Elan, especially with respect to magnetic field control, which is the key to high image quality.
Vantage Elan provides comfort examinations for both operator and patient. M-Power™ helps you navigate effortlessly through each step of the study while Pianissimo™ Σ dramatically reduces acoustic noise to provide patients with a quiet scan.
The extremely compact system reduces both construction and operating costs which saves your money. Moreover, Eco Mode keeps running costs down and contributes to environmental conservation.
The quality of MR images is dependent on the homogeneity of the static magnetic field generated by the superconducting magnet. Canon (former Toshiba) has developed the Advanced Magnet system, a key technology which generates a highly homogeneous static magnetic field and ensures a wide scanning range and stable image quality.
The performance of the gradient coil significantly affects image quality. Our Canon Advanced Gradient Shielded Coil System is a completely new concept, which replaces the conventional short gradient coil. Our new gradient coil minimizes eddy currents which results in clearer patient images.
Canon (former Toshiba) has developed a unique gradient coil cutting technology that cuts high-purity copper ingots into 3D shapes at the micron level. This technology ensures excellent stability and highly effective eddy current suppression.
The RF technology employed in Vantage Elan accurately receives the faint MR signals from the human body, immediately amplifies and then transmits them while suppressing noise, contributing to high image quality.
These high signals are then converted by direct digitization to make the MRI images.
The sound generated during MRI scanning is caused by the vibration of the gradient coil.
Pianissimo™ Σ reduces the noise level significantly in all types of scanning and provides quiet examinations for patients.
With ultimate ease of use, M-Power™ guides user operation according to the workflow, from patient registration to image reconstruction and transfer. A wide variety of applications can support scan positioning and parameter settings, increasing operational efficiency.
Orders for MRI examinations can be obtained from the hospital information system using DICOM MWM. The anatomical region to be examined and the protocols to use can be registered in advance.
The system automatically recognizes and selects the coil elements that most efficiently should be used during scanning. This facilitates quicker routine examinations.
EasyTech assists scan positioning and condition setting to insure that the optimal positions and conditions will be easily set by any user. Previously parameter settings differed among operators and this resulted in differences in vascular visualization. EasyTech includes DelayTracker, which assists scan condition setting for FBI, and NeuroLine, which assists scan positioning for brain imaging.
You can set the scan conditions and then the analysis conditions based on the scan result at the same time. Processes from scanning and reconstruction to analysis, which previously required separate steps, can be executed automatically. This streamlines the examination process.
Not only was the system size reduced, the installation method, cooling method, and control cabinet were innovatively redesigned. Vantage Elan does not require a separate computer room. The overall installation area is approximately 29% smaller than previous 1.5T systems.
*The minimum footprint may not be applied in all cases depending on each site situation.
With a new installation, you can start using the system in as little as five days after delivery. Downtime during installation work can be minimized.
*This installation schedule is a standard schedule for the system and may vary depending on site situation and progress status of the installation.
Total power requirement of Vantage Elan is 25kVA which is the lowest in its class and results in significantly lower running cost. The maximum power consumption is approximately half that of previous models and this also contributes to cost reduction and environmental conservation. In addition, Eco Mode automatically turns off a part of the system when it is not being used. The system can recover from Eco Mode within one second to be ready for scanning.
Based on the innovative Atlas matrix coil concept, Canon (former Toshiba) developed an economic version using the similar conceptual matrix design approach. This became the Octave matrix coil concept in which the number of elements was reduced without compromising image quality. For body imaging, the Octave spine coil can be combined with the 4-channel Flex coil or with the Atlas body coil for larger coverage.
Octave SPEEDER Head/Neck Coil:
Octave SPEEDER Spine Coil:
Shoulder Coil:
4-Channel Flex Coil:
Hand/Wrist Coil:
16-Channel Flex Medium Coil:
16-Channel Flex Large Coil:
4-Channel Breast SPEEDER Coil:
mBreast Package:
mCardiac Package:
CAAS Package:
