Philips gets FDA clearance for flexible MR coil

Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Smart Fit TorsoCardiac magnetic resonance (MR) 1.5T coil.

The Amsterdam-based company designed the lightweight, flexible MR coil to support high-quality imaging while improving workflow efficiency and patient comfort. It also holds CE mark approval in Europe.

Philips developed the coil to address the current challenges of performance and usability in MR imaging. Its patient-friendly, flexible design aims to deliver robust imaging performance. By closely conforming to the patient anatomy, the coil supports consistent positioning and reliable signal capture. This helps to enable high-quality imaging. across a wide range of patients.

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