Global Medical Imaging Professionals to Convene at RSNA 2024 in Chicago

CEDAR PARK, Texas — November 26, 2024 — ETS-Lindgren will showcase innovative RF Shielding Products and Services for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications at the 110th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) held from December 1 to 5 at McCormick Place in Chicago.  As the world’s largest medical imaging conference, RSNA 2024 also provides extensive Technical Exhibits dedicated to the latest MRI and related technologies.  “We are excited to be exhibiting at RSNA,” said Tara Kellogg, ETS-Lindgren's Director of Business Development for Healthcare, Industry, and Government.  “This event provides a great forum for radiologists and industry experts to discuss the latest advances in medical imaging technologies.”

During the Exhibition — held from December 1 to 4 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm CST each day — visitors to ETS-Lindgren’s Exhibit Booth 3236 will see examples of the latest RF Shielding Solutions for facilities that house one of medicine’s most powerful diagnostic tools — MRI scanners.  “For decades we have worked with the medical imaging community to provide products and services to support not only the MRI scanner, but also the imaging staff and their patients,” said Ms. Kellogg.  “These advanced MRI scanners require superior RF shielding to ensure they achieve peak performance and provide high-quality images for radiologists and their patients.  We appreciate the opportunity to discuss state-of-art products and services with the imaging professionals at RSNA 2024.”  ETS-Lindgren’s innovative products on display at RSNA 2024 include the EVO™ Series of MRI RF Shielded Doors and MRI Patient Scanner, designed with patient safety in mind; as well as novel accessories such as a Magnetic Active Compensation System and a shielding cutaway that will feature ClearShield™ S-Glass, Med-Vizion™ ZXR LED Down Lighting, Med-Vizion Graphic Display Panel, Medical Filters, Waveguide Feed-Throughs, and Waveguide Air Vents to provide visitors more insight into the shielding system.

The EVO Series of MRI RF Shielded Doors are designed to provide reliable, low-maintenance service for use in rigorous MRI environments.  To facilitate access into and out of the MRI suite, this manual door is equipped with an easy-open, lever-style handle with minimal force required for operation.  Customers who are frustrated from trying to open and close their cumbersome MRI doors are relieved by the low-friction, aesthetically pleasing EVO door.  With its low-profile, ADA-compliant threshold, the door facilitates effortless patient gurney transfers and easy cleaning, aspects that are especially useful for surgical applications.  But perhaps the most important feature of the EVO door is its acoustic performance, with sound transmission class (STC) rating choices of 28, 34, 40, and 44 (49 dB of sound reduction at frequencies of concern).  These ratings ensure a quieter, calmer environment near the MRI suite for staff and patients.  Visitors to ETS-Lindgren’s booth can interact with a model of the door to experience its ease of operation and exceptional modern design. 

For enhanced patient safety, ETS-Lindgren’s MRI Patient Scanner conveniently identifies harmful ferromagnetic materials that are dangerous within the MRI suite environment.  The MRI Patient Scanner is a portable, handheld metal detector that combines high sensitivity to ferromagnetic metals with immunity to non-ferromagnetic metals.  The scanner has three analysis modes that are selectable via the easy-to-use keypad.  With options for detecting both ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic metal objects, the MRI Patient Scanner helps radiologists identify anything on or in the patient that should not be near the strong magnetic field area of an MRI suite.  With the MRI Patient Scanner, non-ferrous objects are quickly detected to reduce the risk of potential RF burn threats to a patient.  See a demonstration of the MRI Patient Scanner in ETS-Lindgren’s Booth 3236.

Visitors to ETS-Lindgren's booth will also see a digital Magnetic Active Compensation System (MACS/D).  Designed for urban MRI sites with frequent high-level interfering field levels, MACS/D provides cost-effective, maintenance-free high-performance attenuation of dynamic environmental magnetic fields for MRI sites.  MACS/D incorporates patented ACR technology, providing higher compensation at the magnet’s isocenter than other active compensation systems, with effective attenuation factors in the isocenter of up to 350 versus 40 or fewer attainable by competing systems.  Additionally, MACS/D’s high-efficiency, low-dissipation coil-driver amplifier ensures long-term system reliability.

One of ETS-Lindgren’s latest developments, ClearShield S-Glass provides a privacy option integrated into a high-performance RF window.  S-Glass utilizes Liquid Crystal (LC) technology within the window to provide a dynamic privacy option.  DMX controllers afford the ability to switch from clear to opaque or select the desired level of opaqueness, eliminating the need to clean and maintain cumbersome blinds.  Experience this LC technology, available on all ETS-Lindgren ClearShield Windows and Door Windows, in Booth 3236. 

ETS-Lindgren appreciates the importance of a calming environment for MRI patient care, as well as the need to prevent adverse RF interference.  With ETS-Lindgren's Med-Vizion ZXR LED Down Lighting, technologists can adjust the lighting level of an MRI suite with convenient dimmers.  On display in Booth 3236, this high-performance, light-emitting diode downlight has no UV, IR, or RF emissions and features engineered heat displacement, which prevents premature LED failure.  Without filaments, the LEDs are unaffected by magnetic fields.  In addition, Med-Vizion ZXR LED Down Lighting produces the equivalent of a 175-watt incandescent light using only 32 watts of power, ensuring energy cost savings and a long life.

Did you know ETS-Lindgren offers service and maintenance programs to protect your RF shielding investment and minimize downtime in your MRI suite?  Speak with our specialists in Booth 3236 during RSNA 2024 to learn about the customized programs we offer to fit your schedule and specific product needs.  And be sure to ask about our engineering services, such as site planning and site surveys for electromagnetic interference (EMI), acoustic, and vibration analyses. 

Stop by our Exhibit Booth 3236 at RSNA 2024 to learn about our new products, maintenance and service programs, educational offerings, and more!  Rest assured that ETS-Lindgren will provide continued support through its six manufacturing factories and team of more than 750 employees worldwide.  With ETS-Lindgren’s expertise gained by over 50,000 global RF Shielded installations, you’ll soon see why ETS-Lindgren is Committed to Enhancing Patient Experiences and Outcomes.

For assistance with your MRI shielding, service, or consulting needs, view our Full Line MRI Brochure, our Top 10 Considerations for MRI Suite Planning, our Medical Services Top 10 Brochure, our Beaumont Case Study, and Advent Case Study; you can also call us at 512-531-6400 or send an email to info@ets-lindgren.com.  For more information on RSNA 2024 held in person in Chicago, click here 

About ETS-Lindgren

ETS-Lindgren is an international manufacturer of components and systems that measure, shield, and control electromagnetic and acoustic energy.  The company’s products are used for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), microwave, wireless, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing, electromagnetic field (EMF) measurement, radio frequency (RF) personal safety monitoring, and control of acoustic environments.

Headquartered in Cedar Park, Texas, ETS-Lindgren has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.  The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of ESCO Technologies, a leading supplier of engineered products for growing industrial and commercial markets.  ESCO is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (symbol ESE) with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.  Additional information about ETS-Lindgren is available at www.ets-lindgren.com.  Follow ETS-Lindgren on Facebook, InstagramLinkedInX, and YouTube.  Additional information about ESCO and its subsidiaries is available at www.escotechnologies.com.

 

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