0.

4T x open design
APERTO Lucent offers sophisticated MR imaging with a 0.4T permanent magnet in Open Design

a compact, patient-focussed gantry. Hitachi’s technological expertise enabled the Created to expand space
and light, helping to reduce
design and creation of a single-pillar MRI structure which offers premium open space.
claustrophobia and anxiety

The single-pillar design creates an open

examination area which together with the
rounded architecture and innovative colour
design establishes a secure, calming
atmosphere for the patient.

Lateral Slide
Enables high-definition
imaging even in
off-centered regions

In MRI, the highest image definition

is obtained at the centre of the
gantry where the uniformity of both
the static field and RF field is at a
As the only single-pillar MRI system within the maximum, in conjunction with the
highest linearity of the gradient
magnetic field.
Hitachi range, the APERTO Lucent offers an
APERTO Lucent’s table can be
moved laterally (right and left) inside
expansive, panoramic open aspect designed to the gantry. Therefore, any region
that is out of the midline (shoulder,
reduce patient anxiety and provide a comfortable knee, etc.) can be centralized to the
magnetic field.
examination environment.

Free-moving Table
Designed for comfort,
accessibility and
isocentric imaging

The lateral slide function allows the

free-moving table to move right and
left inside the gantry and the target
Footswitch region can be positioned easily in
the centre of the magnetic field. The
Allowing the operator table can be lowered to a minimum
to focus on the patient height of 490 mm, allowing easier

Open Your Vision

accessibility for children and elderly
The footswitch enables hands-
patients. The 700 mm wide table
free control of the table in the
top offers patients both comfort
vertical and horizontal direction,
and a ‘feel-good’ factor, helping to

Make a Smart Choice

allowing the operator to focus on
reduce claustrophobia.
patient care.

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 Advanced Imaging Technology

Prime Imaging [Hyperacute Cerebral Infarction]

Hitachi’s magnetic circuit technology and

unparalleled diagnostic functions enable crisp,
high-definition imaging of clinically challenging regions
and applications.

FLAIR DWI ADC map 3D-GEIR

[Upper extremity Pulse -gated
[Cerebral Aneurysm] [Internal Carotid Stenosis] [Neck Pulse-gated MIP image] MRA MIP image]

3D-TOF VR image 2D-TOF MIP image 3D-VASC-ASL (Non-Subtraction technique)

RADAR* VASC-ASL* [Metastatic Liver Tumour] [Abdominal MRCP]

Motion reduction capability Non-contrast MR Angiography

RADAR uses radial scan technology to mitigate VASC-ASL is a non-contrast MRA imaging function
motion artefacts caused by voluntary or involuntary that uses 3D BASG (Balanced SARGE) to visualize
patient movement. It is available with T2WI, T1WI the blood flow labelled with IR pulses. This function is
and FLAIR imaging in any plane and any anatomical used to produce images of portal veins, renal arteries,
region including the head and shoulder joint, which and upper and lower extremity arteries.
are susceptible to respiration movements, and the
cervical spine, which can be affected by swallowing T2WI Respiratory-gated MIP image
movements. RADAR can help reduce repeat scans
and improve image quality.

3D-GEIR* VR (Volume Rendering) Function* 30 sec 70 sec 4 min 20 min

T1WI 2D-RSSG Dynamic
Acquire high contrast, 3D sequences Supports diagnosis of complex
at high spatial resolution vascular structures [Right Ovarian Dermoid Cyst] [Prostate Cancer]

This function offers high-speed T1WI by combining Volume rendering, a reconstruction method, can be
Gradient Echo sequences with IR pulses. This allows created at the console. Blood flow can be depicted in
high contrast 3D images to be acquired at high spatial 3D using MIP, providing diagnosic support in regions
resolution and can be used for measurement of with complex vascular structures such as the head.
volume data when imaging the head.

*Option T1WI FatSep-T1WI T2WI

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 [Ossification of Posterior
Longitudinal Ligament] [Multiple Myeloma] [Disc Herniation] [3D Neurography]

[Lumbar Spondylolysis] SuperShim High Reconstruction Matrix Imaging

Reduces magnetic field non-uniformity Supports high-definition imaging
which cannot be corrected with
This function enables high spatial resolution imaging
primary shimming
resulting in higher definition images of joint regions
SuperShim is a technology that increases the as required for orthopaedic examinations. An image
uniformity of the static field, which is of paramount reconstruction matrix of 2048 x 2048 is achieved
importance in MRI. Non-uniformity in the magnetic through the high-speed imaging processor.
field cannot be fully corrected with first order
T2WI T2WI T2WI FatSep-T2WI FatSep-T2*WI shimming which performs linear correction.
SuperShim is provided to reduce non-uniformity in the
[High Resolution image] [Shoulder Joint] [Lunate Malacia]
magnetic field by enabling high order shimming.

FatSep Function High Sensitivity Receiver Coils

Provides fat suppression imaging with Especially effective for images with a
high SNR small FOV and high spatial resolution
FatSep (fat water separation) enables imaging at Regions that require a small FOV and high spatial
different TEs to acquire in-phase and out-of-phase resolution, as in orthopaedics, need higher sensitivity
images simultaneously. The two types of images are receiver coils. The solenoid coil adopted in the
T2WI T1WI RADAR OFF T1WI RADAR ON FatSat-PDWI
added to form fat suppressed images. Through this APERTO Lucent delivers this high sensitivity. The
[ACL Post-surgery (Flexed Position)] [Rotator Cuff Partial Tear] [Finger Fracture]
additional process, FatSep provides fat suppressed small diameter coil is tailored to fit the body and the
images with a good SN ratio and clarity. It can also target region is easily positioned to the centre of the
provide a Fat image through a subtraction process. coil where sensitivity is at the highest.

T2WI T2WI FatSep-T2WI T2*WI STIR

[Meniscus Injury] [Suspicion of Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis] [Labral Tear]

T2*WI FatSat-PDWI T2WI T2*WI RadialStack

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 Efficient Operation

Prime Operation Customization of protocols

Supports efficient registration and
Curved MPR
Reconstruction capability of various cross-
Enhanced operability supports efficient and alteration of protocols sectional images from the 3D image data
reliable diagnosis, together with ease of Routine protocols can be easily registered and Arbitrary curved cross-sections can be reconstructed using
changed by the operator, even during the examination data acquired through 3D imaging sequences. In addition, multiple
operation and image sharing capabilities.
to optimize the settings according to the patient and curved-sections can be reconstructed simultaneously.
clinical requirements.

User Interface (UI) suggestions Radial MPR

Supports alteration of imaging parameters Offers simultaneous image reconstruction
of multiple cross-sections
This function provides guidance for parameter settings.
During protocol change, several options are displayed Radial MPR images are created which can be useful when
to allow the operator to select the parameter most diagnosing complex structural tissue such as that found within
appropriate for that particular scenario. the knee joint.
AutoPose* 1 U nified, eye-friendly colour to
Supports correct image cross-section minimize eye strain
settings and reduces strain on the A user interface that is easy to
operator understand and operate

AutoPose is a function that automates slice line A soft celadon-based colour set, has been adopted
positioning. This function allows faster set-up of the for the GUI (Graphical User Interface). MRI parameters
OM or AC-PC lines used in head examinations and that can be complex are more easily displayed on the
reduces strain on the operator. Prior settings such Windows-based wide screen.
as teach/register and 3D data acquisition are not
required.

DICOM Function
Offers various interfaces
The DICOM interface is included as standard in the APERTO Lucent which adapts
to the hospital’s current networks and which will continue to evolve and upgrade
over time. DICOM MWM, SWF, and PIR functions are also supported.

IHE PDI Function

Extensive coordination for compatibility with the hospital’s
in-house and external network systems
Conventional Scanogram Manual positioning T1WI
Method
Support for the IHE PDI standard is provided to enable various data exchanges,
such as image zoom and rotation display, with other systems supporting the PDI
AutoPose Scanogram
Auto
Fine
Adjust- T1WI
Positioning
time reduced
standard. Ability to write DICOM data and simple browser software*2 to a CD-R are
Pose
ment
also included.
*1 Optional. *2 Cannot be used for diagnostic purposes.

time

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 Why Hitachi is first choice for open MRIs around the world

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Making MRI Affordable Small Footprint
Low running costs together with an attractive initial investment accelerate APERTO Lucent’s compact design significantly
your MRI business and offer an excellent return on investment reduces the space required for installation

Cumulative cost over five years refers

to electricity cost for main unit only. Approximately 1/10 compared to Hitachi's 4m
The following graph is an example. The
figures may vary according to system
superconductive MRI system Equipment room
specifications and operating conditions. not necessary
220 5m

APERTO Others 3,202

Lucent
JAPAN

Hitachi's
superconductive
743
First year After two years After three years After four years After five years MRI system EUROPE
In permanent magnet Open MRI technology, the magnetic field barely changes Units
over the lifetime of the system. Unlike superconductive MRI, there is no need 8000
The area for standard layout of scan room
for additional equipment and infrastructure in order to maintain the magnetic 7000 880 is 5 m x 4 m.
Actual layout will vary according to
field, thereby keeping the costs low. A low capacity power supply means the 6000 ASIA installed environment.
initial power system costs can be kept to a minimum, and lowering energy
consumption reduces monthly running costs, too. The APERTO Lucent does
5000
1,994 APERTO Lucent consists of three main units: the gantry, console
4000
not require a gradient cooling system negating the need for a complex and 3000
U.S.A. and power supply system; fewer than its superconductive
costly infrastructure and System Power supply capacity counterpart. The magnetic field leakage is also kept low, and in
2000
the installation area can be Hitachi's superconductive turn, the imaging room can be small. As an equipment room is
50kVA ~ 125kVA 1000
minimized as a result. MRI system unnecessary, the overall footprint is reduced and the space saved
APERTO Lucent 9.5kVA can be used for other purposes.

7000
1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015
Fiscal Year
*C umulative units
delivered

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Ease of Installation
Reduced construction costs Sentinel Customer Support
with easy siting
Over Units* Customer's site
Server site
Sentinel browser
RF shield Monitoring
information check,
Equipment Fire Wall operation diagnostics,
room Magnetic etc.
shield
For more than 30 years, Hitachi has been leading the way in Open MRI. Server site
Fire Wall Server Group
Internet
Monitoring information
With more than 7,000 syst ems delivered worldwide*, collection,
information control,
Fire Wall communication control
Hitachi is at the forefr ont of MRI technology.
Detection of Error
Magnetic shielding
is not required *B
 ased on Hitachi’s factory shipment
records, as of end of March, 2016. Hitachi's Automatic
MRI room MRI room
Service personnel notification mail
MRI installations usually include two types of shielding:
RF shielding to block any high frequency noise from the outside
and magnetic shielding to suppress leakage of the magnetic field from the inside. This ensures that your system is kept running smoothly and
However, a permanent magnet MRI system generally does not require any specific efficiently through round-the-clock monitoring. It provides
magnetic shielding, so the cost of construction is reduced. Removing many of the proactive first class reliability for stability and maintenance.
Operation Operation
room room construction processes usually associated with superconductive systems results in
Users are required to set up their network environment to make it
faster and easier installation ensuring your Open MRI is up and running in a shorter compatible with Sentinel.
Superconductive APERTO Lucent The level of service may vary depending on the contractual coverage.
MRI system timeframe.
Magnetic Shielding is required for all
planes, including ceiling and floor surface. System status screen

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· APERTO, APERTO Lucent, Sentinel, VASC and FatSep are registered trademarks or trademarks of Hitachi, Ltd. in Japan and other countries.
· Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries.
· Specifications and physical appearance may change without prior notice.
· Please refer to the operation manual and the related documents for appropriate use of this product.

Manufactured and distributed by

Hitachi, Ltd.
2-16-1, Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-0015, Japan

Distributor for Europe

Hitachi Medical Systems Europe Holding AG
Sumpfstrasse 13, 6312 Steinhausen, Switzerland
www.hitachi-medical-systems.com

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