SIGNA Champion
Overview
SIGNA Champion is a high-performance 1.5T wide-bore Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system developed by GE Healthcare (Tianjin) Company Limited. It is designed to enhance the standard of MRI exams by democratizing advanced AI and innovative features, aiming for faster, more precise, and comfortable scans. This system is powered by advanced technologies such as AIR™ Recon DL and Sonic DL™, which leverage deep learning to improve image quality, reduce scan times, and extend access to advanced imaging for various clinical procedures. The SIGNA Champion also features patient-friendly elements like a true wide bore (70 cm) for generous patient clearance and blanket-like AIR™ Coils for enhanced comfort and flexible positioning. It is presented as GE HealthCare’s smallest footprint and most power-efficient 1.5T wide-bore system, offering flexible siting and scalability options for diverse healthcare settings.
Reviewed by Pouyan Golshani, MD — Interventional Radiologist
Key Features
- 1.5T wide-bore MRI system
- AI-powered AIRu2122 Recon DL for improved image quality and reduced scan times (up to 50%)
- Sonic DLu2122 for advanced cardiac imaging, reducing scan time by up to 83%
- AIRu2122 Coils for enhanced patient comfort and flexible positioning
- True wide bore (70 cm) for generous patient clearance
- Modular design with software and hardware options to match clinical priorities
- Smallest footprint and most power-efficient 1.5T wide bore system from GE HealthCare
- Scalable platform supporting affordability, configurability, and upgradability
- Low-helium magnet requiring 70% less helium for eco-friendly operation
- AI-enabled workflow features like AIR Touchu2122 and AIR xu2122 to streamline patient positioning and setup
Use Cases
- Routine MRI exams
- Neuroimaging
- Musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging
- Cardiac imaging, including for patients with arrhythmias and breath-holding challenges
- Oncology imaging
- Abdominal studies
What Physicians Need to Know
Leverage AIR Recon DL and Sonic DL for significant reductions in scan times and enhanced image quality, particularly beneficial for challenging cases like cardiac imaging or claustrophobic patients. The improved image clarity can aid in more confident diagnoses. Utilize the faster exam setup features (Air Touch, Air X) to optimize workflow and increase patient throughput. Consider the modular design for future upgrades to align with evolving clinical priorities in neuro, MSK, cardiac, and oncology specialties.
The system's adherence to DICOM standards ensures compatibility with existing PACS for image archiving and retrieval. While specific PACS integration methods are not detailed, the system is designed to seamlessly fit into standard radiology workflows, allowing for efficient transfer of AI-reconstructed images for review and reporting.
Details
| Category | Radiology & Imaging AI |
| Pricing | Not publicly available — N/A |
| Deployment | On-premise (as a physical MRI system) |
| Compliance | |
| BAA Available | Unknown AI-estimated |
| HIPAA Compliant | Unknown AI-estimated |
| FDA Status |
1 AI-estimated SIGNA™ Champion is a 1.5T MR system that received US FDA 510(k) clearance (K233728) on January 19, 2024. It is classified as a Class II medical device under regulation number 892.1000 for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems. |
| Integrations | |
| EHR | Not specified |
| Specialties | Cardiology, Radiology |
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