Aspect Imaging Receives CE Mark for Embrace Neonatal MRI System in the NICU

Aspect Imaging, a developer of compact high-performance magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, has received CE marking for the neonatal-dedicated MRI system, Embrace Neonatal MRI System, which enables preparation and scanning of newborns, without having to transport them from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
 
Aspect Imaging developed Embrace Neonatal MRI System to be placed inside the NICU to reduce the time and risks involved with transporting infants to an external facility in which traditional MRI scanners are typically situated. Embrace Neonatal MRI System enables safer imaging of infants (weighing from 1 Kg to 4.5 Kg) and provides easier access for medical staff during the scanning process. The system can prep and scan in less than an hour. Intubated infants can also be scanned without disconnecting and reconnecting the tubing from the infant, due to the unique design of Embrace. Embrace is acoustically quieter during scanning, compared to traditional whole-body scanners, and has a permanent magnet that is always active and thus requires no electrical, cryogenic or water cooling.

Learn more about the Embrace Neonatal MRI System by watching the video below:

 

Embrace Neonatal MRI System does not require a special safety zone or an RF-shielded room, therefore, the system can be placed inside the NICU. Since the system is fully enclosed, medical device implants in close proximity (outside the magnet bore), are not required to be MR Conditional or MR Safe.
 
The operating and maintenance costs of the Embrace Neonatal MRI System are much lower than conventional superconductor MRIs due to Aspect’s magnet technology, which requires no cooling system and has low power consumption.
 
Additionally, the Embrace Neonatal MRI system has an integrated, temperature-controlled incubator-like patient bed which minimizes movement of the baby.
 
“We’re thrilled to finally have CE marking for our Embrace system, so that we can continue to reach and help the most vulnerable population of all—premature babies. Our technology will be able to assist neonatologists with their clinical diagnoses in the NICU, and improve neonatal care where it will be used,” said Uri Rapoport, CEO and founder of Aspect Imaging.
 
Aspect Imaging designs and develops complete, compact MRI and NMR systems. Its technology platform is the basis for a wide range of products, spanning preclinical, medical, oil and gas, and advanced industrial markets. In the medical market, Aspect Imaging has several medical programs underway, including WristView which is in full production, and a dedicated Stroke MRI for the emergency room, which is under development. In the preclinical research market, the M-series compact MRI delivers a wide variety of in vivo and ex vivo applications.