BlueSeal magnet
Magnetic resonance
The new reality in helium-free MR operations
Philips BlueSeal magnet is the industry's first and only 1.5T fully sealed magnet, relieving you from helium-related complications and unpredictability. BlueSeal magnet requires only 0.5% of helium compared to a conventional Philips MR system.
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The world's first helium-free MR mobile solution
At Philips, we are committed to making radiology more sustainable. In MR, we have been leading in helium-free operations since 2018. Now we are taking this on the road with the introduction of our BlueSeal Mobile 1.5T* systems portfolio. Delivering patient centric MRI services where and when needed in a more sustainable way with helium-free operations.
Forget about helium
Philips BlueSeal uses a new, highly efficient micro-cooling technology which requires just 7 liters of liquid helium for cooling, instead of the 1,500 liters that conventional magnets use. This tiny amount of liquid helium is placed in the magnet and fully sealed during manufacturing, enclosing the precious gas for the rest of its life. No liquid helium can escape.1 This reduces potential long interruptions to MR services due to helium issues and eliminates helium refill costs during the magnet’s lifetime
Easy sitting, lower costs
On a classic magnet, long vent pipes must be installed to meet safety requirements and direct helium to an outside vent in case of a magnet quench. Because no liquid helium can escape1, the Philips BlueSeal magnet does not need a vent pipe, significantly reducing construction costs of new installations. With a minimum siting requirement of 3,700 kg, the BlueSeal system is around 900 kg lighter than its predecessor.2 This can potentially facilitate easier siting, reduce floor adaptations and further lower construction costs.
BlueSeal represents the new reality in MR helium-free operations
With the launch of the Ingenia Ambition 1.5T MR scanner with BlueSeal, we made helium-free MR operations the new reality in MR. With hundreds of BlueSeal magnets in operation worldwide, our focus is supporting uninterrupted MR operations and providing clinicians with high diagnostic quality to make the right decisions in every defining moment.
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Footnotes
- Even in the rare case of the magnet becoming unsealed, the negligible amount of helium escaping would not materially affect the oxygen level within the room.
- Compared to the Ingenia 1.5T ZBO magnet.
- In isotropic 3D MSK VIEW scans, compared to Philips scans without Compressed SENSE.
- The amount of liquid-helium saved is a calculation compared to a classic magnet with 1500 liters of helium.
Disclaimer
Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.