Aspect Imaging, an Israeli firm, having received U.S. FDA clearance and European CE Mark approval, is releasing its WristView hand and wrist MRI system. Unlike larger MRIs, the WristView doesn’t require any shielding or other special accommodations. Patients can even use their smartphones with one hand while the other one is being imaged.
The machine can be used in smaller clinics and in facilities that would like to take some congestion off of their larger MRIs. Since technicians need less training to use the WristView, it can help with introducing the device to a facility. Exams are easier to perform as the patient simply sticks their arm into the device and the space required is much smaller than a conventional MRI.
Unlike many existing MRIs, the WristView is silent, according to the company. Additionally, it doesn’t use liquid helium nor any other cryogen, therefore requiring less maintenance.
Here’s Aspect Imaging’s promo video for the new WristView:
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