Eyas Medical Imaging Installs Neonatal MRI System at Cincinnati Children’s

Eyas Medical Imaging announces the first installation of the Ascent^3T™ neonatal MRI system at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

While the U.S. FDA hasn’t yet cleared the Ascent^3T for commercial use, Eyas has selected Cincinnati Children’s to conduct research studies involving the Ascent^3T Neonatal MRI System. Eyas hopes to apply to the FDA for 510(k) clearance soon, company officials reveal

The Ascent^3T utilizes a 3 Tesla (3T) magnet, providing a magnetic field strength previously unavailable in neonatal MRI systems, Eyas officials say. A 3T magnet enables a more comprehensive and precise diagnostic tool, providing healthcare professionals with detailed imaging of vital organs, including the brain, lungs, heart, and abdomen. 

Moreover, the Ascent^3T  MRI system is a compact and specially engineered device that eliminates the need to transport delicate newborns to other MRI locations, company officails say. The neonatal imaging device, developed by Charles Dumoulin, PhD, a professor of pediatrics and radiology at Cincinnati Children’s and founder/CTO of Eyas, is considered a breakthrough in the field. 

“The Ascent^3T brings an unprecedented level of MR imaging and access to our smallest patients,” Dumoulin says. “By reinventing MRI technology, doctors can now visualize and understand neonatal health conditions using state-of-the-art MR imaging tailored to infants.”

Abram Gordon, who serves as vice president of Cincinnati Children’s Innovation Ventures, which focuses on technology transfer and commercialization, adds: “This is a significant technological advancement for our most vulnerable patients and validates the high level of innovation and problem-solving happening right here in Cincinnati. This new MRI solution is a direct output from Cincinnati Children’s and further evidence of the incredible people and ideas generated here in our region.”