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MAGNETOM Trio UpgradeUpgrade your MAGNETOM Trio to MAGNETOM Prisma^fit

MAGNETOM Prisma^fit

You are working with MAGNETOM Trio – a perfect starting point for taking the next step in MRI imaging. A powerful upgrade is available for your system, one that makes your 3T imaging more accurate, productive, and reproducible while maintaining its benchmark magnet homogeneity. Latest MRI technology will provide you with virtually unlimited imaging and innovation capabilities and long-lasting stability, even for long examinations – perfect for the most demanding research quests.

Features & Benefits

Upgrading your MAGNETOM Trio to the new MAGNETOM Prisma^fit will equip your unparalleled 3T magnet with the new and powerful technology. The results: Higher signal-to-noise performance, excellent 3T image quality throughout the body, faster scanning, increased consistency and higher productivity, and new unique software applications opening up new imaging possibilities.

MAGNETOM Prisma^fit user’s experience

"MAGNETOM Prisma^fit has the power to explore research and applications at a better level than on standard 3T scanners. The upgrade of our MAGNETOM Trio was actually extremely smooth and we are very grateful about this."¹
Professor Rainer Goebel
Maastricht University & Scannexus, Maastricht, The Netherlands

More power for your 3T magnet

Building on your original 3T magnet, you will immediately benefit from the latest MAGNETOM Prisma^fit technologies: its unique XR 80/200 gradient system, fully parallel transmit with TimTX TrueShape and syngo ZOOMit, Siemens’ Tim 4G receive architecture.

Experience outstanding gradient performance with MAGNETOM Prisma^fit

New XR 80/200 gradient coil with 80 mT/m @ 200 T/m/s simultaneously, on all three axes
Ultra-high-performance cooling
Force-compensated design for reduced vibrations

Benefits: Significantly increased SNR, unprecedented long-term stability and minimized acoustic noise.

Make use of fully dynamic parallel transmit with TimTX TrueShape

Selective excitation to highlight regions, organs, or even features of an organ
Zoomed imaging with the first parallel transmit application syngo ZOOMit
Significantly higher resolution, reduced scan times and less artifacts
Open architecture for new MRI applications

More information about syngo ZOOMit

Benefit from higher resolution and faster scanning with Tim 4G receive architecture

New Tim 4G RF system with 48, 64 or 128 independent channels for faster imaging and higher SNR
New Tim 4G coil technology with highest coil element density, Dual-Density Signal Transfer, DirectConnect, and SlideConnect technology
Fully digital transmit and receive with DirectRF
Real-time feedback loop for excellent long-term stability

New possibilities with higher SNR, better B1 homogeneity, and new software applications

MAGNETOM Prisma^fit provides state-of-the-art technology for your most demanding clinical tasks. It supports you with extreme 3T power and provides you with virtually unlimited imaging possibilities.

Higher SNR, increased homogeneity

With Tim 4G’s ultra-high-density array you will get increased signal-to-noise (SNR) for all areas of interest. In this case of a large-field-of-view abdomen up to 50 coil elements can be activated.

Additionally, with Siemens standard parallel transmit solution TimTX TrueForm you receive excellent B1 homogeneity leading to a very homogeneous 3T image quality throughout the body.

New unique software applications:

New Generation iPAT¹

More slices and coverage in the same breath-hold
Phase encoding direction and 3D direction for 3D sequences
Ultrafast isotropic T1-weighted 3D imaging of the head

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CAIPIRINHA (Controlled Aliasing In Parallel Imaging Results IN Higher Acceleration)

Modified iPAT¹ sequence for even higher image quality
Volumetric 3D imaging

syngo RESOLVE (Readout Segmentation Of Long Variable Echo-trains)

Unique high-resolution Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI)
Anatomy-true diffusion imaging for brain, spine, breast, and prostate

Parallel transmit imaging

Selective excitation of specific body areas with TimTX TrueShape
First zoom function in MRI with syngo ZOOMit

syngo REVEAL Improvements

Improved echo planar imaging (EPI) based diffusion weighted imaging for the body.
Independent selection of the number of averages for each b-value.
Reduction of total acquisition time

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syngo ASL 3D

Non-invasive evaluation of brain perfusion
Radiation free alternative to PET
Increased SNR with shorter scan time

Higher reproducibility, higher productivity with Dot

When upgrading to MAGNETOM Prisma^fit you immediately benefit from Dot (Day optimizing throughput engine) - the next movement in MRI.

Dot is a new way of scanning in MRI – a better way. Dot scanning uses a suite of customizable engines. Allowing the user to personalize exams according to patient needs, build in step-by-step user guidance, and automate MRI exams – either "out of the box" or based on the institution's standards. Additionally, you can create project‐specific programs to ensure an extremely high degree of reproducibility across group studies, or even multisite research projects.

Your benefits:

Increased consistency and reproducibility
Greater ease-of-use
Up to 50% increase in productivity¹

With MAGNETOM Prisma^fit, the following Dot engines are available:

Brain Dot Engine
Large Joint Dot Engine
Spine Dot Engine
Abdomen Dot Engine
Angio Dot Engine
Cardiac Dot Engine
Breast Dot Engine
TimCT Angio Dot Engine
TimCT Onco Dot Engine

Step-by-step from MAGNETOM Trio to the new MAGNETOM Prisma^fit

Clinical Use

When upgrading your MAGNETOM Trio to MAGNETOM Prisma^fit you benefit from:

MAGNETOM Trio, A Tim System
(Image: Chonnam National University Hospital, Republic of Korea)

Better homogeneity, Higher SNR

With Tim 4G’s ultra-high density array your get increased signal-to-noise (SNR) for all areas of interest. In this case of a large-field-of-view abdomen up to 50 coil elements can be activated. Additionally, with Siemens standard parallel transmit solution TimTX TrueForm you receive a very homogeneous image quality.
_{(Left image: Chonnam National University Hospital, Republic of Korea)}

Higher resolution

With the new high-performance XR 80/200 gradient you’ll get significantly increased SNR for diffusion weighted imaging. This is the basis for excellent functional and structural brain imaging.
_{(Left image: UCLA, Los Angeles, USA)}

The combination of MAGNETOM Prisma^fit’s XR 80/200 gradient and Tim4G receive architecture also leads to better fat saturation and higher resolution joint imaging.
_{(Left image: Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, USA)}

More details and faster scanning

Zooming in MRI with fully dynamic parallel transmit TimTX TrueShape leading to significantly higher resolution, reduced scan times and less artifacts.

An upgrade to MAGNETOM Prisma^fit offers advances for each clinical field:

Neurology

MAGNETOM Prisma^fit offers high resolution and fast protocols even for uncooperative patients. The MAGNETOM Prisma^fit Neuro Suite includes advanced protocols for diffusion imaging, perfusion imaging, and fMRI. The new XR 80/200 gradient coil delivers high-resolution brain imaging with isotropic 3D imaging² and excellent SNR for diffusion weighted imaging. Combined with Tim 4G coils with a high density of elements and latest iPAT² reconstruction techniques help to enable fast imaging and an excellent SNR.

Orthopedics

Tim 4G’s new ultra high-density coils for MSK imaging improve SNR and anatomic coverage. Dot’s customizable workflows featuring AutoAlign and AutoCoverage for knee, hip and shoulder. The advanced syngo WARP techniques provide susceptibility artifact reduction functionality (such as from MR conditional metal implants) and MPR planning for fast 3D measurements and Inline 3D multiplanar reformatting. The new iPAT² leads to ultrafast 3D imaging and a significant improvement for any 2-dimensional acceleration.

Cardiology

The cardiac suite covers comprehensive 2D routine cardiac applications, ranging from morphology and ventricular function to tissue characterization. Dot’s on-board guidance and the increased SNR of Tim 4G helps you to make cardiac part of your clinical routine. The Cardiac Dot Engine helps eliminate one of the biggest challenges in cardiac MR simplifying complete cardiac localization down to just a few clicks.

Body

Tim 4G offers high channel body imaging thanks to the combination of the Body 18 and the Spine 32. Ultra-fast high resolution 2D and 3D protocols are provided for abdomen, pelvis, MR Colonography, MRCP, dynamic kidney, and MR Urography applications. For example a new iPAT² sequence technique named CAIPIRINHA (Controlled Aliasing In Parallel Imaging Results IN Higher Acceleration) can be applied to volumetric 3D imaging leading to faster scanning while maintaining excellent image quality e.g. in the abdominal region. With the Abdomen Dot Engine, standardized, efficient, and comprehensive workflows for the upper abdomen with excellent image quality are provided.

Angiography

With the upgrade to MAGNETOM Prisma^fit you can visualize enhanced flow effects with the XR 80/200 gradient system, achieve higher SNR and extreme iPAT performance with Tim 4G. For MR Angiography scans with contrast media, the Angio Dot Engine helps to realize optimized bolus timing at every examination. Real-time graphics and AutoVoiceCommands assist the user in organizing the ideal timing of breathing, scanning, and contrast media.

Oncology

MAGNETOM Prisma^fit‘s latest technology leads to increased image quality especially for body, prostate and breast imaging. The Onco Suite features a collection of sequences, protocols, and evaluation tools that guide through the detailed assessment of a variety of oncological conditions. Acquire whole body coverage for metastasis staging in a single, continuous move with the TimCT Onco Dot Engine. Together with Dot’s on-board guidance, this innovative technology improves patient throughput and provides superb image quality.

Dot (Day optimizing throughput)

Dot is the next movement in MRI. Dot is a new way of scanning in MRI – a better way.

Dot scanning uses a suite of customizable engines. Allowing the user to personalize exams according to patient needs, build in step-by-step user guidance, and automate MRI exams – either "out of the box" or based on the institution's standards.

The following Dot engines are currently available for MAGNETOM Prisma^fit:

Brain Dot Engine
Cardiac Dot Engine
Abdomen Dot Engine
Angio Dot Engine
TimCT Angio Dot Engine
TimCT Onco Dot Engine
Spine Dot Engine
Breast Dot Engine
Large Joint Dot Engine

syngo.via

syngo.via is a comprehensive imaging IT solution, helping you to process read and share images faster and easier. For both routine and advanced MR interpretation.

It can be seamlessly integrated with MAGNETOM Prisma^fit, improving workflow not only at the scanner, but throughout the organization.

Start your engines for routine, oncology, neurology and cardiovascular cases:

syngo.MR General Engine
syngo.MR Onco Engine
syngo.MR Spectro Engine
syngo.MR Cardio Engine
syngo.MR Neuro Perfusion Engine

and benefit from numerous applications transforming the way you view, read, and evaluate with your MR images.

More information about syngo.via and all of the syngo.via engines.

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Clinical information, protocols, and talks by international experts.

Technical Details

Upgrade your MAGNETOM Trio, a Tim System, to a MAGNETOM Prisma^fit. Keep pace with the latest MRI technology and benefit from an extensive range of new components and applications – welcome to the future of MRI!

Field strength	3 Tesla
Bore size	60 cm
System length	213 cm
System weight (in operation)	13 tons
Minimum room size	33 m²
RF Tim	[204 x 48] [204 x 64] [204 x 128]
Gradient strength	XR Gradients (80 mT/m @ 200 T/m/s)

Overview Technical Details

Siemens' unique technologies

Tim^® 4G: The 4th generation of proven Tim (Total imaging matrix) technology provides up to 204 coils elements with up to 128 channels for the accuracy you need.
Dot: The next movement in MRI. This comprehensive MRI workflow solution helps take the complexity out of MRI scanning. Benefit from a customizable framework for patient personalization, step-by-step user guidance, and exam automation.

TimTX TrueForm: Is Siemens' solution for overcoming B1 inhomogeneities at 3 Tesla. It includes innovative techniques in the RF excitation hardware as well as new application and processing features enabling uniform RF distribution in all body regions.
TimTX TrueForm Brochure

TimTX TrueShape: Is Siemens’ parallel transmit architecture. It features selective excitation to highlight regions, organs or features of an organ leading to increased image quality and faster scanning. Builds the foundation for unique parallel transmit applications, like syngo ZOOMit, the first zoom function in MRI.

Magnet technology

With an upgrade to MAGNETOM Prisma^fit you keep your MAGNETOM Trio magnet with its benchmark magnet homogeneity (typ. 1.1 ppm @ 50 cm DSV (diameter spherical volume)) and magnet reliability.

Field strength	3 Tesla
Bore size	60 cm
Magnet length	198 cm

Gradient system

Your upgraded MAGNETOM Prisma^fit comes standard with the XR 80/200 gradient system, the strongest gradients in the industry. The combination of the excellents gradients together with Tim (Total imaging matrix) enables the most demanding applications.

It offers largest anatomical coverage with a FoV up to 50 cm.

Gradients	Maximum amplitude of 80 mT/m @ a slewrate of 200 T/m/s, Simultaneously on all three axes

RF technology

Tim’s revolutionary all digital-in/digital-out design DirectRF allows for higher SNR and improved stability. All transmit and receive components are located at the magnet.

Video DirectRF

Optical links between magnet and equipment room to achieve high RF stability and low noise
Transmit and receive components are integrated in the magnet housing
Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high density coil designs by integrating key RF components into the local coil

Siting and installation

The upgrade to MAGNETOM Prisma^fit fits into the current MAGNETOM Trio, a Tim System’s room. The upgrade including all new components, computers, and software will be installed in up to 15 working days.

System length	213 cm
System weight (in operation)	13 tons
Minimum room size	33 m²

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