Esaote S-scan: Dedicated Musculoskeletal MRI for the Office
Authorized Esaote medical imaging supplier. The S-scan is a dedicated musculoskeletal MRI system designed for clinics and practices with a substantial musculoskeletal workload. It is built around an optimized permanent magnet, so it requires no cryogens and no complicated cooling systems, and it covers musculoskeletal anatomy from the foot to the shoulder, including the most important lumbar and cervical spine segments. Esaote has developed MRI systems specifically for musculoskeletal imaging since 1993, and more than 2,400 dedicated systems have been sold worldwide.
The S-scan uses eXP Technology, which combines acquisition and reconstruction methods such as SpeedUp and TR reduction with a high power workstation to shorten scan times and improve image quality. An open gantry with a wide asymmetric rotating table makes patient positioning easy and gives stable, comfortable support, while a real-time gantry display lets staff start a scout scan and confirm positioning without returning to the console. The complete system installs in a single room of about 20 square meters, and an optional compact configuration fits an RF pavilion of about 9 square meters.
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eXP Technology, an Open Permanent Magnet, and One Room Installation
Three qualities define the S-scan for office musculoskeletal imaging. eXP Technology shortens scan times while improving image quality, an open permanent magnet design removes the need for cryogens and a large suite, and a wide rotating table with real-time gantry positioning simplifies every examination. Full detail is in the expandable sections below.
Faster system response: eXP Technology combines sophisticated MRI software techniques with a high power workstation for faster overall system response
SpeedUp and TR reduction: these acquisition and reconstruction methods, which are patent pending, reduce scan times and improve image quality
L-spine FSE T2 sagittal: about 41 percent faster with eXP
C-spine FSE T2 sagittal: about 24 percent faster with eXP
Shoulder XBone T2 coronal: about 26 percent faster with eXP
Optimized permanent magnet: no cryogens and no complicated cooling systems are required
Open gantry and wide opening: easy patient access that supports advanced applications such as MRI arthrography
Wide asymmetric rotating table: simple positioning with stable, comfortable support for better images
Real-time positioning: start a scout scan from the gantry display and confirm positioning without returning to the console
Complete RF coil set: coils for the cervical spine, shoulder, ankle and foot, wrist and hand, and knee, with several optional coils
How the S-scan compares against a conventional whole-body MRI:
A permanent magnet design removes the cryogens, complicated cooling, and large dedicated suite that a superconducting scanner requires. Because the complete S-scan installs in a single room of about 20 square meters using the patented Esaote RF pavilion shielding, which can be installed without renovating the space, it is one of the most economical MRI systems available. Low energy consumption and built-in remote service make the S-scan suitable for sites with a limited patient workload, whether they perform one or twenty examinations per day.
Full System Specifications
Reference data for procurement, site planning, and clinical review. Imaging directors, radiologists, and facilities teams rely on this specification set when they evaluate dedicated musculoskeletal MRI systems. Expand each category for full detail.
| System Type | Dedicated musculoskeletal MRI |
| Magnet | Optimized permanent magnet |
| Cryogens | None required |
| Core Technology | eXP Technology with SpeedUp and TR reduction, patent pending |
| Anatomy Coverage | Foot to shoulder, including lumbar and cervical spine |
| L-spine FSE T2 Sagittal | About 41 percent faster with eXP |
| C-spine FSE T2 Sagittal | About 24 percent faster with eXP |
| Shoulder XBone T2 Coronal | About 26 percent faster with eXP |
| Included Coils | Cervical spine · shoulder DPA · ankle and foot DPA · wrist and hand DPA · knee DPA |
| Cervical Spine Coil | Includes flexion and extension options |
| Optional Coils | Lumbar spine DPA · 4 channel lumbar spine · cervical spine DPA · bilateral TMJ · flexible coil |
| Coverage | Complete set from foot to spine |
| Standard Installation | Single room of about 20 m², which is about 238 square feet |
| Compact Configuration | Optional RF pavilion of about 9 m², which is about 100 square feet |
| Shielding | Optional Esaote pavilion style independent shielding, installable without renovation |
| Cooling | No cryogens and no complicated cooling systems |
| Energy | Low energy consumption |
| Standards | DICOM compliant |
| Networking | PACS and teleradiology connectivity, DICOM worklist |
| Stand-alone | Integrated DVD archive and retrieve, printer output, patient CD |
| Interface | Windows based, with protocols custom designed for musculoskeletal imaging |
| Service | Built-in remote service capability |
Clinical Applications
The S-scan supports routine musculoskeletal imaging across the body, from the extremities to the spine, in clinics, orthopedic practices, and hospital imaging departments.
The dedicated knee coil DPA and eXP Technology produce musculoskeletal knee studies with a fast, comfortable open setup.
The shoulder coil DPA and the wide open gantry make shoulder positioning straightforward, and the shoulder XBone T2 coronal runs about 26 percent faster with eXP.
The S-scan images the lumbar and cervical spine, and the L-spine FSE T2 sagittal sequence runs about 41 percent faster with eXP.
The ankle and foot coil DPA supports extremity studies on a system designed for easy patient access.
The wrist and hand coil DPA captures fine musculoskeletal detail of the upper extremity.
The wide opening and easy patient access make the S-scan well suited to more advanced applications such as MRI arthrography.
DICOM, PACS, and Remote Service
The S-scan includes complete network, archiving, and documentation features so it can work either stand alone or as part of an integrated environment. The expanded detail on DICOM networking, stand-alone archiving, the Windows based interface, and remote service is in the expandable sections below.
As a networked system the S-scan is DICOM compliant and offers smart solutions for connectivity to your PACS and teleradiology. A DICOM worklist and network integration let the scanner work as part of an integrated imaging environment.
As a stand-alone scanner the S-scan includes an integrated DVD archive and retrieve software package, a printer output facility, and a patient CD package, so it can store, retrieve, and distribute studies without a network connection.
The S-scan is easy to learn because it uses Windows functionalities. The interface and protocols are custom designed for musculoskeletal imaging, which speeds up and simplifies the examination procedure considerably.
All Esaote systems include remote service capability. Many system parameters and components can be checked through a remote service program developed specifically for Esaote MRI systems, which lets Esaote react quickly to any potential issue and shorten downtime.
Regulatory Compliance and Quality
The S-scan carries CE marking as a medical device, is manufactured by Esaote S.p.A. in Italy, and is backed by more than 20 years of dedicated musculoskeletal MRI experience. Medical Outfitters is an ISO 13485:2016 certified supplier, so every system ships through a documented and audited quality management system. Full detail is in the expandable sections below.
The S-scan brochure carries the CE notified body identification number 0123, which indicates CE marking as a medical device in Europe. The system is manufactured by Esaote S.p.A. in Genova, Italy. Availability of products and modalities can vary by country.
Esaote has been developing and producing MRI systems specifically for musculoskeletal imaging since 1993. Its dedicated systems have been on the market for more than 20 years, with over 2,400 systems sold worldwide.
Medical Outfitters Inc. is an independently ISO 13485:2016 certified supplier of medical imaging equipment. Every S-scan order is fulfilled through a documented and audited quality management system.
Site Planning & Installation Review
Share your available room size, shielding situation, and patient workload. Our team confirms whether the standard or compact configuration fits your space and plans the RF pavilion installation before your order ships.
Hospital & Clinic Procurement
Volume pricing, technical documentation, and logistics for imaging departments and orthopedic practices. We support radiologists, imaging directors, and purchasing teams sourcing dedicated MSK MRI systems. Contact us for RFP packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common purchase, clinical, and siting questions about the Esaote S-scan. Tap any question to expand.
The Esaote S-scan is a dedicated musculoskeletal MRI system. It is built around an optimized permanent magnet, so it runs without cryogens or complicated cooling systems, and it is designed for office and clinic use with a small installation footprint. Esaote has developed MRI systems specifically for musculoskeletal imaging since 1993.
The S-scan covers musculoskeletal anatomy from the foot to the shoulder, including the lumbar and cervical spine. It ships with a complete set of radiofrequency coils for the cervical spine, shoulder, ankle and foot, wrist and hand, and knee, with optional coils for the lumbar spine, bilateral temporomandibular joint, and a flexible coil.
eXP Technology provides faster overall system response through a combination of MRI software techniques and a high power workstation. Acquisition and reconstruction methods such as SpeedUp and TR reduction, which are patent pending, reduce scan times and improve image quality. As examples, the L-spine FSE T2 sagittal sequence runs about 41 percent faster, the C-spine FSE T2 sagittal about 24 percent faster, and the shoulder XBone T2 coronal about 26 percent faster.
No. The S-scan uses a permanent magnet, so no cryogens and no complicated cooling systems are required. It is a one room MRI in which the magnet, electronics, and console install in a single room of about 20 square meters, which is about 238 square feet. An optional compact configuration fits an RF pavilion of about 9 square meters, which is about 100 square feet.
The S-scan features a wide asymmetric rotating table and an open gantry with a wide opening, which makes patient access and positioning easy and supports more advanced applications such as MRI arthrography. A real-time display on the gantry lets staff start a scout scan and confirm patient positioning without walking back and forth to the console.
Yes. The S-scan is DICOM compliant and offers connectivity to PACS and teleradiology. As a stand-alone scanner it includes an integrated DVD archive and retrieve software package, a printer output facility, and a patient CD package, so it can work on its own or as part of an integrated network.
The included coils are the cervical spine coil with flexion and extension options, the shoulder coil DPA, the ankle and foot coil DPA, the wrist and hand coil DPA, and the knee coil DPA. Optional coils include the lumbar spine coil DPA, a 4 channel lumbar spine coil, the cervical spine coil DPA, a bilateral temporomandibular joint coil, and a flexible coil.
The Esaote S-scan is available through Medical Outfitters Inc., an ISO 13485:2016 certified supplier based in Miami, FL. We provide site planning support and nationwide installation. Call (305) 885-4045 or request a quote online.
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