Multi-Channel Dual Tuned Head Array for 7 T

Description

combined dual tuned volume resonator and 30-channel non-proton Rx-array
for human head applications
transmit / receive quadrature polarization for dual tuned volume resonator
30 channel non-proton Rx-array for increased SNR performance
open design for fMRI studies
B₀‑field strength 7 T
sliding mounting mechanism for patient access
other nuclei combinations on demand
approx. housing dimensions:
dual tuned volume resonator OD 36.5 cm
30 channel non-proton Rx-array: ID 20 cm x 22 cm (oval)
approx. weight: 12.5 kg
individually adaptable to different MR systems
no medical device

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Caution! Investigational device limited by Federal (or United States) Law to investigational use only.

Important Note: For Siemens Terra MR systems a 32-channel version of this product is available exclusively through SIEMENS Healthcare.

Image Courtesy: J.M. Kommen, DKFZ Heidelberg, Germany
²³Na MRI data from 30-channel array data reconstructed using ADC (1^st column) and B₁– corrected ADC (2^nd column). Anatomical details become clearly visivible. The ¹H data displays good field homogeneity (3^rd column).

Datasheet

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Publications

T. Wilferth et al.: X-Nuclei MRI on a 7T MAGNETOM Terra: Initial Experiences.
MAGNETOM Flash (76) 1/2020, 45-51
with RAPID Biomedical X-nucleus head arrays P-XQS-X32LE-HQ-070-01862 (²³Na/¹H) & V-YQ-XQ-070-01823-001 (³⁹K/²³Na)

J. Lommen et al.: Comparison of a 30-channel head array with a birdcage for 23Na MRI at 7 Tesla.
ISMRM 2016 Singapore, Magna Cum Laude Award, Abstract ID 1663 (2016)
with RAPID Biomedical 30-channel ²³Na/¹H head array # P-X30LE-070-01658-001 & V-XQS-HQ-070-01657-001

F. Resmer et al.: A 30 Channel Rx Array for 23Na Imaging of the Head at 7 Tesla.
UHF Meeting Berlin (2016)
with RAPID Biomedical 30-channel ²³Na/¹H head array # P-X30LE-070-01658-001 & V-XQS-HQ-070-01657-001