Enhancing the treatment process with cutting-edge technology that delivers patient-centric experience and precise imaging outcomes
– Equipped to consume low power at 29 kVA, this machine is cost-effective and environment-friendly.
– Packed with state-of-the-art features, it is designed to utilize smart technologies for maximum output and efficiency
– The Zero Boil off Technology ensures that liquid helium is not evaporated during normal operations and the Synergy Drive feature enables faster workflow with advanced automation technology.
FUJIFILM India, renowned for its remarkable innovations in healthcare, has announced the first-ever installation of the new MRI machine Echelon Smart 1.5 Tesla in Sarvodaya Hospital, Greater Noida West (Noida Extension). The event was graced by Mr. Yuta Yamashita, Secretary, Japan Ambassador, Mr. Koji Wada, MD, FUJIFILM India along with Mr.Divyanu Gupta, Director, Sarvodaya Hospital, Greater Noida West and Mr. Manav Arora, Unit Head, Sarvodaya Hospital, Greater Noida West. The installation event was followed by a press conference, where radiologists and doctors were apprised of the product’s features and capabilities with a live demonstration of the machine’s operation, including a detailed briefing on usage and safety.
The new MRI machine by FUJIFILM India provides functions for patient-friendly acoustic noise reduction (Smart Comfort), operator-friendly operation support and environment-friendly low power consumption. The device is a 1.5T Superconductive MRI system with the high Image quality of the high magnetic field achieved by FUJIFILM technology and with a flexible site layout inherited from a permanent magnet MRI system.
Sarvodaya Healthcare, a group that has garnered the trust of people across Faridabad and Delhi NCR over 31 years, now continues its legacy of clinical excellence and unmatched care with Sarvodaya Hospital in Greater Noida West. The 220-bedded super speciality hospital aims at bridging the gap between the people and world-class healthcare facilities with highly experienced healthcare professionals, advanced technology and state-of-the-art infrastructures across 25+ super specialities.
Mr.Divyanu Gupta, Director, Sarvodaya Hospital, Greater Noida West said, “As a hospital, we have always looked forward to expanding our care facilities and bringing the best of technologies and newer dimensions to enhance the community’s healthcare infrastructure. It is very crucial for us to integrate evolving technologies into our system so that patients receive healthcare services of global standards. We have cutting-edge technical modalities including FUJIFILM SUPRIA 128 SLICE CT System, FUJIFILM FDR SMART FGX-52S Digital Radiography System, FUJIFILM ARIETTA 65 Ultrasound System and more. Now, we are glad that FUJIFILM India has partnered with us again to bring the first state-of-the-art MRI machine to Greater Noida. The new MRI machine, with its smart features like low noise, excellent speed for quick brain and spine scans and high-resolution quality of imaging, delivers excellent outcomes for quick diagnosis and offers patients a comfortable experience. With this machine, the patients living in this area and nearby, do not have to travel far to get their advanced MRI scan and can avail the best-in-class facility in their vicinity.”
The MRI system by FUJIFILM India is a testament to the value that the company gives to innovation. It has a power consumption of 29 kVA under general conditions and comes with smart technologies including SmartECO, SmartSPACE, SmartCOMFORT, SmartSPEED, and SmartQUALITY. While SmartECO reduces heat generation and provides economical running costs, SmartSPACE has a small footprint and flexible layout.SmartCOMFORT features soft sound technology that provides a 94% reduction in noise and offers quiet scanning without any compromise with Image Resolution and applies to SE, FSE, FIR, GRE, and DWI sequences. SmartSPEED features Autopose for Brain and Spine under a quick scan plan, besides Whole Body Diffusion, IsoFSE –Single volume acquisition to generate isotropic images in all planes and RADAR- Versatile motion artefact Reduction.
Mr. Koji Wada, Managing Director, FUJIFILM India, said, “It is for the first time that the MRI machine comprising myriads of smart technologies developed by Fujifilm is being installed in a hospital in Greater Noida. We are delighted to be able to contribute to upgrading the healthcare quality for the citizens of Greater Noida as well as nearby areas. FUJIFILM India always strives to make technologically advanced healthcare accessible to all at affordable expenditure. Thanks to the product’s cost efficiency, MRIs will become more cost-effective compared to previous technologies. Echelon Smart 1.5 Tesla is certainly an MRI machine that will transform the Indian diagnostic sector and aid quality medical imaging outcomes.”
Mr. Chander Shekhar Sibal, Vice President &Head of Healthcare Division, FUJIFILM India, added, “This remarkable milestone represents a significant leap forward in medical imaging technology, as it will empower healthcare professionals in their diagnostic journey, by enhancing diagnostic precision, streamlining workflows, and improving overall patient experience. In addition to being economical, Echelon Smart 1.5 Tesla MRI machine is also able to reduce the noise associated with MRI machines at a very large rate. This new evolvement in technology will definitely shape the future of the MRI machine industry and its usage in hospitals.”
FUJIFILM India continues to expand its operations and product base in the country. The company announced the expansion of its product and solutions portfolio at the 75th National Conference of the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA), in February this year. Last month, it launched the ‘FUJIFILM Connect’ app for healthcare professionals for providing comprehensive care.
About FUJIFILM India:
FUJIFILM India Pvt. Ltd. Established in 2008 is a wholly owned subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo. FUJIFILM India is present in three business segments – Healthcare, Materials, and Imaging. With a vast portfolio of technologically advanced products, the company is involved in the business of Healthcare, Endoscopy Systems, Photo Imaging Solutions, Digital Still Camera, Instant Camera, Optical devices, Graphic Communication Solutions & Industrial Products. For more information please visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/in/en
About Sarvodaya Hospital, Greater Noida West (Noida Extension):
Sarvodaya Hospital, Greater Noida West is a unit of Sarvodaya Healthcare which has established its legacy of clinical excellence for over 31 years. The 220-bedded super speciality tertiary care hospital brings a multidisciplinary team of highly experienced healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing people with quality medical facilities and optimum care. The hospital offers a wide gamut of treatment services across several specialities such as Internal Medicine, Obstetrics &Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement, General & Minimal Access Surgery, Cardiac Sciences etc. along with 24*7 Emergency Services, ENT, Eye Care, Dental Care, Preventive Health Checks and more. The hospital is equipped with advanced technology and frontier infrastructure with 50 ICU Beds, 6 modern Operation Theatres, dedicated patient wards, a critical care department, a dialysis unit, a Cath Lab, a dedicated mother &child care unit and everything else required to keep everyone hale and hearty.
