FUJIFILM’s ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium launches in the UK

Global healthcare company FUJIFILM announces the release of the next generation in magnetic resonance imaging technology

Sponsored article by FUJIFILM 

FUJIFILM is delighted to announce that the new ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium has officially launched in the UK. This next generation magnetic resonance imaging technology delivers advanced clinical performance while completely eliminating the use of liquid helium, a scarce and costly natural resource. By doing so, the ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium marks a breakthrough in sustainable diagnostic technology and represents a transformative step forward for healthcare across the UK. 

With more than 40 years of experience in developing MRI technology and 1,000-plus installations across Europe, FUJIFILM Healthcare continues to set new standards in medical imaging. Allan Elborn, Managing Director of FUJIFILM Healthcare UK, commented on the launch: “The launch of the ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium in the UK marks an exciting new chapter for us, combining cutting-edge innovation with a strong commitment to sustainability and patient care.”

Sponsored article by FUJIFILM 

FUJIFILM is delighted to announce that the new ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium has officially launched in the UK. This next generation magnetic resonance imaging technology delivers advanced clinical performance while completely eliminating the use of liquid helium, a scarce and costly natural resource. By doing so, the ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium marks a breakthrough in sustainable diagnostic technology and represents a transformative step forward for healthcare across the UK. 

With more than 40 years of experience in developing MRI technology and 1,000-plus installations across Europe, FUJIFILM Healthcare continues to set new standards in medical imaging. Allan Elborn, Managing Director of FUJIFILM Healthcare UK, commented on the launch: “The launch of the ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium in the UK marks an exciting new chapter for us, combining cutting-edge innovation with a strong commitment to sustainability and patient care.”

FUJIFILM’s next generation Wide Bore 1.5T MRI delivers exceptional clinical performance with advanced AI technologies from patient positioning to reconstruction of the images:

  • Deep Learning Reconstruction technologies that enhance speed and image quality, including FUJIFILM’s latest development, DLR Symmetry. Applications requiring higher gradients can now be scanned using DLR Symmetry alone.
  • SynergyDrive workflow enhancements with AutoExam and AutoPose, powered by Synapse 3D’s AI organ recognition technology.
  • SynergyVision AI camera enables patient monitoring of movement to reduce the need for repeat scans, while IQ Retouch technologies allows removal of scan errors, such as wrap artefacts, during post reconstruction.

Additionally, it delivers enhanced comfort for all your patients:

  • Designed with patients in mind, the scanner features a 70cm wide bore and recessed table combined with a super-slim FlexFit Spine Coil to allow more space above the patient in the scanner bore.
  • Wide MRI couch width of 62cm, with an optional Dockable power assisted Table.
  • SoftSound Acoustic noise reduction technology reduces noise by up to 92% while softening sound quality for a more comfortable patient experience.
  • The ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium system is complemented with light and powerful FlexFit Coils for all your clinical needs.

FUJIFILM’s FlexFit Head Coil represents a revolutionary step forward in MRI head coil design, delivering speed, superior image quality and enhanced comfort. It can be opened and closed with just one hand. For flexible imaging, the coil is tiltable and can be positioned fully open, fully closed, or anywhere in between.

FUJIFILM’s next generation Wide Bore 1.5T MRI delivers exceptional clinical performance with advanced AI technologies from patient positioning to reconstruction of the images:

  • Deep Learning Reconstruction technologies that enhance speed and image quality, including FUJIFILM’s latest development, DLR Symmetry. Applications requiring higher gradients can now be scanned using DLR Symmetry alone.
  • SynergyDrive workflow enhancements with AutoExam and AutoPose, powered by Synapse 3D’s AI organ recognition technology.
  • SynergyVision AI camera enables patient monitoring of movement to reduce the need for repeat scans, while IQ Retouch technologies allows removal of scan errors, such as wrap artefacts, during post reconstruction.

Additionally, it delivers enhanced comfort for all your patients:

  • Designed with patients in mind, the scanner features a 70cm wide bore and recessed table combined with a super-slim FlexFit Spine Coil to allow more space above the patient in the scanner bore.
  • Wide MRI couch width of 62cm, with an optional Dockable power assisted Table.
  • SoftSound Acoustic noise reduction technology reduces noise by up to 92% while softening sound quality for a more comfortable patient experience.
  • The ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium system is complemented with light and powerful FlexFit Coils for all your clinical needs.

FUJIFILM’s FlexFit Head Coil represents a revolutionary step forward in MRI head coil design, delivering speed, superior image quality and enhanced comfort. It can be opened and closed with just one hand. For flexible imaging, the coil is tiltable and can be positioned fully open, fully closed, or anywhere in between.

Commenting on the features, Jamie Birkett, CT and MRI Sales Specialist at FUJFIILM Healthcare UK, said: “As someone who has worked within the NHS, I understand the pressures radiographers face in balancing high-quality imaging with patient care. The features of the ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium MRI are designed to support them by automating routine processes and improving consistency, which not only enhances patient safety but also frees radiographers to focus on what matters most: their patients.”

Megan Newberry, CT and MRI Product Manager at FUJFIILM Healthcare UK, added: “After more than 30 years’ working clinically in MRI and within industry, the ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium is the most exciting innovation to date. From groundbreaking AI technologies facilitating fast, high-quality scanning, to a fresh new approach in head coil design with the new FlexFit Head Coil, this really is an exciting time to be in MRI, at the forefront of groundbreaking developments from FUJIFILM that make a real difference to our MRI colleagues and to patients.”

The ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium supports the NHS Sustainable and Net Zero plan by integrating innovative technologies that reduce environmental impact and enhance energy efficiency. The advanced magnet and cooling systems also lower power consumption, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs. Smart Eco Plus technology for up to 40% less power consumption. FUJIFILM’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing and product lifecycle management further reduces waste and resource consumption, helping NHS Trusts move towards their 2040 net zero carbon emissions target.

Sharon Alexander, Assurance and Sustainability Manager at FUJIFILM Healthcare UK, said: “This is another exciting step forward in FUJIFILM’s sustainability journey. It represents our desire to protect our world for the benefit of not just current but future generations.”

FUJIFILM Healthcare UK is underpinned by the Group Sustainable Value Plan 2030, which aims to resolve social issues through its business activities, including the launch of innovative technologies, products and services, to reach its goal of becoming a company that can make a greater contribution to creating a sustainable society. The ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium is a prime example of how FUJIFILM Healthcare is delivering innovative healthcare solutions that reduce environmental impact while advancing healthcare quality and accessibility. If you’d like to find out more about the ECHELON Synergy ZeroHelium, contact FUJIFILM today at welcome_hcuk@fujifilm.com.

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