FDA OKs Toshiba's 3-tesla MRI scanner

Toshiba America Medical Systems has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new Vantage Titan 3-tesla MRI scanner.

The new system features Toshiba's Pianissimo noise reduction technology, a 71-cm aperture, feet-first imaging, and Toshiba's proprietary contrast-free scanning protocols.

The magnet bore's larger diameter is designed to aid scanning of bariatric patients, and it also provides a greater feeling of openness to help claustrophobic patients, according to Toshiba.