BioMatrix Technology embraces human nature in MRI

Patients have unique, individual characteristics. Different physiologies and anatomies – but also the way we interact with them and technology – cause unwanted variability. These unique human characteristics, or biovariabilities, can be a source of error and inefficiency when it comes to MR imaging. This intrinsic patient variability needs to be addressed in order to truly personalize MRI, and pave the way for precision medicine. To turn this challenge into an opportunity, embrace human nature with BioMatrix. MAGNETOM Vida is the first 3T scanner with the new BioMatrix Technology.

Anticipate challenges before they happen with BioMatrix Sensors

There are few things worse in MRI than discovering that during the exam, the patient is unable to hold the breath. The effects can vary from poor image quality and rescans, all the way to potential recalls. BioMatrix Sensors utilize seamlessly integrated sensors to acquire and display the patient’s respiration data automatically. Then, the optimal exam strategy, e.g. with full free-breathing Compressed Sensing GRASP-VIBE¹, can be selected before the scan begins.

Adapt to all patients, even critical ones with BioMatrix Tuners

In MRI, patient anatomy has specific physical consequences such as the distortion of the field homogeneity, leading to insufficient image quality. In particular, this impacts the head-neck/spine area, where robust quality imaging is a huge challenge, especially for larger patients or those with kyphosis. BioMatrix Tuners encompass CoilShim technology and SliceAdjust to adapt to challenging anatomical regions: driving robustness and reproducible high-quality imaging for all patients.

Accelerate workflows, while increasing quality of care with BioMatrix Interfaces

Patients come in different shapes and sizes – this variability, be it weight, height or mobility can strongly impact the workflow of an MRI exam. Patient transport and positioning can be especially challenging. Additionally, user experience can vary. No matter how tall, big, or mobile a patient is – or how experienced the technologist is – BioMatrix Interfaces like the Select&GO screen and the BioMatrix dockable table, accelerate the workflow in order to increase quality and improve cost-effectiveness.

¹ 510(k) pending