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UltraFlex Large 181/UltraFlex Small 181

Ultraflex Large 18/ Small 18
Ultraflex Large 18/ Small 18

UltraFlex 18 Large and Small coils are very flexible multi-purpose coils that can be used for high-resolution imaging in e.g. unilateral hip, foot/ankle, hand/wrist or small FOV imaging in the body.

Features & Benefits

 

General:

  • Up to 54 % faster scans and higher spatial resolution vs. Flex 4 coils1
  • Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high density coil designs by integrating key RF components into the local coil
  • Dedicated positioning Aids for shoulder, knee, elbow and foot/ankle for easy and comfortable patient positioning
  • Wrap-around coil made from soft and flexible material
  • 18-channel design
  • iPAT-compatible
  • No coil tuning

Applications:

  • UltraFlex Large 18: Imaging of large regions such as medium to large shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, hand and head
  • UltraFlex Small 18: Imaging of small regions such as small to medium shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and head

Possible Combinations:
Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.:

  • Head/Neck 162
  • BioMatrix Head/Neck 20
  • BioMatrix Body 122, Body 183
  • Peripheral Angio 361
  • Flex Small 44, Flex Large 44
  • UltraFlex Large 181 / UltraFlex Small 181
  • Loop coils1

Technical Data:

  • Dimensions (L x W x H):
    • UltraFlex Large 18: 290 x 590 x 14
    • UltraFlex Small 18: 190 x 410 x 14
  • Weight:
    • UltraFlex Large 18: 1.8 kg
    • UltraFlex Small 18: 1.4 kg

 

General Requirements

System

Minimum Software Version

Additional Details

MAGNETOM Aera 

syngo MR XA30

MAGNETOM Altea

syngo MR XA11B

MAGNETOM Amira 

syngo MR XA12M

Only for MAGNETOM Amira with Tim [96x24]

MAGNETOM Lumina 

syngo MR XA11B

MAGNETOM Prisma 

syngo MR XA30

MAGNETOM Prismafit

syngo MR XA30

MAGNETOM Skyra 

syngo MR XA30

MAGNETOM Sola

syngo MR XA11B

MAGNETOM Sola Fit

syngo MR XA20

MAGNETOM Vida Fit 

syngo MR XA20

MAGNETOM Vida 

syngo MR XA11B

Other

Please Note: Additional technical prerequisites may apply. Upon receiving your request, your local Siemens representative will clarify whether your system meets the requirements.

1Optional

2Tim [204 x 32]

3Tim [204 x 64] or higher

4Second Flex Coil Interface required (optional)