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Welcome to the era of helium-free MRI operations

We empower your transition to helium-free1 MR operations, relieving you from helium-related complications and operational cost. Our industry's first and only helium-free 1.5T MR portfolio increases access to care for more people in more places while providing clinical excellence for your department.

Demonstrated results of helium-free MRI operations

+1700


BlueSeal MRI systems installed worldwide

~5 m


liters of liquid helium saved2

0.5 %

 

of today’s standard helium amount is used for efficient MR operations3

Up to
1700 kg

 

lighter than conventional magnet3

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Feel the freedom with BlueSeal MRI

 

Lift limitations and experience MRI excellence with BlueSeal, the industry's first high-performance, wide-bore, helium-free 1.5T MRI system.1

Benefits of BlueSeal Technology

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Boost performance and reliability

 

Deliver unmatched performance via advanced fully AI-enabled system with state-of-the-art technology and design

Perform the most complex scans with best-in-class homogeneity4, high gradient strength and exceptional temporal field stability

Proven and reliable helium-free operations with >1500 BlueSeal installations worldwide

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Extend care to as many patients as possible

 

Easy to site thanks to 1700kg lighter3 system with no vent pipe

Bring MR to remote areas, as there's no need for helium refills

Deliver MR services with BlueSeal Mobile wherever and whenever they are needed

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Future-Proof Your MRI Department, saving Helium, Energy and Operational Costs

 

Eliminate operational cost due to helium and downtime thanks to fully sealed design

Deliver uninterrupted MRI services for years to come without relying on helium availability

Save almost 40 megawatts of energy per year6 with PowerSave+,

Watch the Philips BlueSeal MRI Story from people behind this innovation

BlueSeal MRI story

BlueSeal 1.5T MRI portfolio

BlueSeal 1.5T MRI portfolio

Hear from your peers

Design award

2023 MedTech Breakthrough award

 

Philips BlueSeal helium-free MR operations magnet has won the 2023 ‘Best New Technology Solution for Radiology’ award in the 7th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program.

Frequently asked questions

If no vent pipe is needed, how do you provide pressure control?

In case of spontaneous loss of field, the temperature of the superconducting coils increases and the pressure in the cooling system increases to a medium pressure that is fully contained. This pressure is four times lower than the pressure that was used when filled during manufacturing (at room temperature). The magnet is fully designed to accommodate this and meets the ASME and PED standards related to pressurized vessels.

Beyond siting and construction, how can Philips BlueSeal help facilitate on-site safety procedures?

IEC International standard 60601-2-33 describes the particular requirements for the safety of magnetic resonance equipment for medical diagnosis. Since the BlueSeal magnet has a fractional amount of helium contained in a closed cooling system, no helium can escape during a loss of field. As a result, the following IEC requirements do not apply, which helps to simply on-site safety procedures:

  • NO provisions for supply of liquid cryogen. e.g procedures to be performed after gas release or precautions against lack of oxygen.
  • NO safety provisions in the event of a quench. e.g emergency plan in the event of a quench

How are the clinical properties affected with this new technology based on a fractional amount of Helium?

The resulting magnet performance is amongst the best in the industry, with excellent homogeneity (≤ 0.9 ppm, at 45 cm DSV), high gradients linearity (amplitude 45 mT/m, slew rate 200 T/m/s) and a superb field-of-view of 55 cm.

In case of patient emergency, how long does it take to ramp the magnet down? How different is it from a controlled ramp-down?

In case of a patient emergency, the system will ramp-down immediately after pushing the Emergency Ramp Down Unit button (ERDU). It will take < 3 days to be back in operation. In case an object is stuck in the bore (injector, cleaning tool, etc.), it will take about 1 hour to de-energize the magnet from the service environment on the operator console and <24 hours to be back in operation6. In both cases, all helium moves to gas state and remains contained in the fully sealed cooling system.

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Disclaimers:
*Helium-free operations. 7 liters of helium is permanently enclosed in the cryogenic circuit.

 

1 January 2022 onwards https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/helium-shortage-4-0-what-caused-it-andwhen-will-it-end/29255/

2 The amount of liquid helium saved is a calculation compared to a classic magnet with 1500 liters of helium

3 Compared to exisiting ZBO systems in the industry

4 Compared to exisiting ZBO systems in the industry, based in actual average shim results of many magnets of both types in the Philips Installed base

5 BlueSeal Mobile is not yet CE market and not yet available for sale outside of the USA

6 Saving up to 37440 kW annually vs. Philips MRI without PowerSave+, applicable to BlueSeal SE, Ingenia 1.5T. 
Results can vary based on system usage and type.

7 BlueSeal XE/SE are not yet CE marked, not cleared in all countries, and not yet available for delivery in any country. Please consult your Philips contact person for further information.

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