GE Healthcare launches surface MRI coils

Evan Godt | | Health Exec | Precision Medicine
GE Healthcare has launched the GEM Suite of surface coils.

Waukesha, Wis.-based GE Healthcare said the GEM Suite is designed for use with the Optima MR450w 1.5T wide bore MRI system.

The new surface coil design is ergonomic, flexible and includes padding and comfort tile positioning to increase patient comfort, especially for claustrophobic or larger patients, according to GE.

Evan Godt
Evan Godt, Writer

Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.

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