11/30/2008
For Immediate Release
HITACHI ENHANCES HIGH FIELD 1.5T ECHELON PLATFORM WITH AN 8 CHANNEL AND 16 CHANNEL RF SYSTEM
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http://www.hitachimed.com
Hitachi now offers a choice with its high field 1.5T Echelon with comprehensive 8 channel and 16 channel packages. Echelon XL delivers high field clinical utility and advanced capabilities with an 8 channel RF system that can be upgraded to 16 channels. Echelon XLS includes a 16 channel RF system and 16 channel anatomically specific coils that deliver faster dynamic and conventional imaging results.
Echelon sets a high standard for fully featured high performance 1.5T, enabling users to meet demands of MR imaging from advanced neuro and vascular applications to comprehensive body and ortho imaging.
Echelon includes a powerful 33/150 gradient system, HOAST™ for uniform RF fat saturation even in large FOV, RADAR motion compensation for comprehensive free-breathing abdominal studies, and RAPID™ for faster dynamic imaging. Another feature exclusive to the Echelon 1.5T is feet first positioning for all scans assuring patient comfort and high throughput.
About Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc.
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc. (HMSA) markets advanced diagnostic medical imaging systems of Hitachi Medical Corp., Tokyo, Japan. The company has more than 1,500 MRI systems installed throughout the United States and also markets multi-slice computed tomography and digital ultrasound.
About Hitachi Ltd.
Hitachi Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with 384,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2006 (ended March 31, 2007) consolidated revenues totaled 10,247 billion yen ($86.8 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including health sciences, information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, materials and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, visit http://www.hitachi.com.
