Esaote, a leader in the biomedical equipment sector, launches the new O-scan Premium extremity MRI system and its value version, the O-scan Light. The O-scan Premium and the O-scan Light will be shown at the American Association of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE), Hyatt Regency, Orlando.

Esaote is a world leader in dedicated MRI with over 30 years of innovation in the field of musculoskeletal MRI, producing cost-effective systems that provide clinicians with outstanding image quality, flexibility, ease of use, and patient comfort. The O-scan Premium is the extremity MRI of choice for sites that require high throughput, improved workflow and advanced applications. The O-scan Light is the perfect choice for high quality MRI with an emphasis on overall value and economic.

"The introduction of the expanded range of O-scan Extremity MRI Systems provides more choices for Healthcare Providers and Hospitals to provide high quality imaging directly to their patients," states Glenn Davis, president and general manager, of Esaote North America, Inc. "The O-scan offers a complete range of high quality imaging capabilities for extremities whilst providing an optimal patient experience, thanks to its unique ergonomics and open design."

Powered by the eXP technology, the O-scan Premium offers exceptional image quality, patient throughput, optimized workflow and faster scan times in both private practice, clinics and hospital setting, specifically targeted to orthopedic surgeons, radiologists, and rheumatologists. The O-scan Light represents an affordable choice without compromise, specially designed to meet the image quality, easy workflow and patient comfort expectations required for Podiatry private practices. With unique image optimization and advanced diagnostic tools, and Italian engineering and design, clinicians can quickly acquire exceptional images for increased diagnostic confidence.

With a consolidated turnover of EUR 270 million in 2016, the Esaote Group is a leader in the biomedical equipment sector, in particular the areas of ultrasound, dedicated MRI and software for managing the diagnostic process.