Amsterdam-based Philips designed the coil specifically for pediatric patients and optimized and validated it for use with its MRI systems to offer enhanced comfort for children alongside enhanced, high-quality imaging.
Philips says it created the Snuggle coil to make MRI exams more comfortable and less intimidating for young patients. It features a light, blanket-like design and a soft, flexible structure, gently wrapping around the patient.
The coil features a high-density array and flexible design for sharp, high-resolution images. It also delivers more efficient exams across an array of pediatric anatomies. Philips said the advantages can reduce the need for additional imaging or follow-up procedures.
Additionally, the coil helps technologists work more efficiently through easier handling, faster setup and shorter scan times. It helps to improve throughput and reduce repeat exams.
Snuggle, developed by InkSpace Imaging, holds FDA 510(k) clearance. Philips and InkSpace plan to launch in additional regions in the future.
Commentary from Philips and InkSpace officials
Ioannis Panagiotelis, business leader, MR at Philips, said:
“This collaboration combines Philips MRI leadership with InkSpace Imaging’s focus on pediatric design. The Snuggle coil shows how thoughtful design can make MRI scans less stressful for children while giving clinicians the image quality and workflow efficiency they rely on.”
Dr. Peter Fischer, CEO, InkSpace Imaging, said:
“Snuggle was designed and built by InkSpace Imaging to solve a very specific pediatric challenge: comfort and performance without tradeoffs. By enabling compatibility with Philips 3.0T MRI systems, we can bring that child-centered design to more hospitals and help care teams get the scan right the first time.”
