The O-scan SMART 0.31 T is a powerful musculoskeletal system in a small package: the smart solution for comfort and installation, also for small sites. This technology embodies Esaote’s extensive expertise in MSK MRI, providing top-tier image quality to satisfy the industry’s most discerning users.
A unique standalone solution that can easily work alongside whole-body scanners in radiology departments, opening time slots for emergent cases and improving daily workflow: all the musculoskeletal MRI performance in an easy-to-install, easy-to-run solution.
The MedicalExpo Judges’ Favorite Award-winning MRI system offers a comfortable, smart and non-claustrophobic environment tailored for clinical examinations of the lower and upper extremities. Its distinctive, highly efficient and cost-effective design is perfect for standalone specialty clinics or for integration into radiology departments alongside other units, making it a valuable resource for Radiologists, Orthopedists, Sports Medicine clinics, Hand clinics, Podiatrists and Rheumatologists.
By Claudia Valle, Marketing Communications – Esaote Ultrasound Strategic Marketing & Product Development
Genoa, January 21st, 2025 – Esaote Group, a leading Italian innovator in ultrasound, dedicated MRI and healthcare IT, is proud to announce that its O-scan SMART dedicated extremity in-office MRI system has been honored with the Judges’ Favorite Award at the prestigious 2024 i-NOVO Awards.
This special prize recognizes products that raise industry standards through innovation, sustainability, and forward-thinking design.
Compact, eco-conscious, patient-friendly and cost-effective, the O-scan SMART 0.31 T embodies Esaote’s commitment to advancing healthcare technology, redefining expectations in medical imaging, and enhancing care for both radiologists and patients.
Increased Productivity Without Sacrificing Quality
The MedicalExpo Judges’ Favorite Award-winning MRI system offers a comfortable, smart and non-claustrophobic environment tailored for clinical examinations of the lower and upper extremities. Its distinctive, highly efficient and cost-effective design is perfect for standalone specialty clinics or for integration into radiology departments alongside other units, making it a valuable resource for Radiologists, Orthopedists, Sports Medicine clinics, Hand clinics, Podiatrists and Rheumatologists.
O-scan SMART incorporates scan acceleration techniques, allowing for increased productivity without sacrificing diagnostic quality. From an economic standpoint, it stands out for its low consumption thanks to a plug-and-play solution, for its easy and very compact installation, and for its low running costs.
“The key reason for acquiring it was to help reduce our waiting list by diverting suitable patients from our other scanners to the extremity scanner, freeing up space for more complex examinations. […] Patient comfort is good, especially for upper limb scanning. […] Also, claustrophobia is of course never an issue, as it is for some patients in traditional MRI scanners. The examination is much quieter, so patients can listen to the radio or even have a snooze,” said Dr. Paula McAlinden and Mr. Matthew Benbow, Radiology Department, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, UK.
O-scan SMART improves throughput and simplifies workflow with real-time positioning and the advanced AgilExam feature. Real-time acquisition allows the operator to check patient positioning directly on the system monitor, saving time and allowing more time for patient care and comfort. AgilExam offers a three-click advanced software package for slice auto-alignment that speeds up the examination workflow and ensures more consistent quality, further reducing the system’s learning curve for MRI technicians.
A Complete Range of High-quality Imaging Capabilities
A complete range of high-quality imaging capabilities is available thanks to the eXP Technology platform.
O-scan SMART offers advanced scanning techniques including Metal Artifact Reduction to suppress or reduce in-plane metal distortions, 3D SHARC dedicated sequence for cartilage imaging, and True-Motion MRI for a dynamic assessment of pathology during joint movement. The system includes 3 dedicated coils specifically designed for the extremities to ensure excellent performance for each examinable anatomy.
O-scan SMART offers a new approach to the world of resonance imaging with a sustainable solution capable of meeting the day-to-day needs of MRI and yet capable of supporting advanced imaging features.
An easy-to-learn and easy-to-use system with minimal requirements that can be configured in almost any clinical setting, from hospitals to private clinics, near sport training facilities or as a mobile solution on a truck.
Flexible, consistent and with a technology boost, O-scan SMART is a unique solution that meets the needs of the modern world.
Smart Design: A compact In-Office MRI solution requiring only 9 m2 / 100 ft2 of space, lightweight and versatile – delivering consistent image quality.
Patients-first Approach: Low noise and a non-claustrophobic environment – making MRIs far less stressful.
Eco-friendly: Helium-free and energy efficient, consuming less than 1kW during operation with no need for water cooling. Designed for future technology upgrades, ensuring long-term sustainability.
Budget-friendly: Reduces scan times to help cut waiting lists and improve productivity while being cheaper than conventional MRI systems and without compromising image quality.
In line with its new brand identity and its slogan “Health with Care”, thanks to the O-scan SMART MRI system, Esaote reaffirms its mission and the sense of care and empathy that guides its daily activities to improve people’s well-being.
Esaote Group
Leader in medical imaging (ultrasound, MRI, software to manage the diagnostic process). At the end of 2023, the Group had 1,250 employees, half of whom in Italy. With facilities in Genoa and Florence, and its own production and research units in Italy and the Netherlands, Esaote maintains a presence in over 100 countries around the world – www.esaote.com
