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Hyderabad, March 22, 2024 : In a significant development aimed at enhancing diagnostic imaging services, FUJIFILM India has introduced its revolutionary Open MRI machine, the “APERTO Lucent,” at Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, India’s largest integrated B2C diagnostic chain. The inauguration event witnessed the presence of Mr. Koji Wada, MD of FUJIFILM India, Mr. Chander Shekhar Sibal, Sr. Vice President & HOD – Healthcare Business at FUJIFILM India, and Mr. Sheshadri Vasan, Chief Operating Officer of Vijaya Diagnostic Centre. This partnership signifies a major leap forward in advancing patient-centric imaging technology.
The APERTO Lucent represents a new era in MRI technology, featuring innovative IP-RAPID techniques that reduce scan times while maintaining superior image quality through under sampling and iterative processing. Its sleek design ensures swift scans, enhanced patient comfort, and high-speed solutions, setting new standards in diagnostic imaging.
This state-of-the-art machine boasts a 0.4T static-field-strength permanent magnet and a streamlined gantry, revolutionizing Magnetic Resonance Imaging with accelerated speeds and low running costs. With simplified installation processes and reduced construction requirements, the APERTO Lucent ensures operational readiness in record time, making it ideal for healthcare facilities with limited space.
Mr. Chander Shekhar Sibal, Sr. Vice President & HOD, Healthcare Business at FUJIFILM India, highlighted the company’s commitment to advancing MRI technology, focusing on higher resolution imaging and patient-centric designs to alleviate anxiety and claustrophobia during scans. The installation of the APERTO Lucent expands FUJIFILM India’s technological footprint, offering partners like Vijaya Diagnostic Centre a streamlined, patient-centric, and cost-effective solution.
The APERTO Lucent’s single-pillar MRI structure provides a panoramic open view, reducing patient anxiety, while its True OPEN Bore design accommodates patients of diverse body types, minimizing the risk of claustrophobia. Mr. Sheshadri Vasan, Chief Operating Officer of Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasizing their shared goal of providing quality diagnostic solutions and accessible healthcare services.
The collaboration between FUJIFILM India Healthcare Division and Vijaya Diagnostic Centre underscores their commitment to advancing healthcare technology and improving patient care across the region.
