Philips Announces InkSpace Snuggle™ Pediatric Coil for 3.0T MRI Systems

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, has announced the availability of the InkSpace Imaging Snuggle™ pediatric MR coil for Philips 3.0T MRI systems. Optimized and validated specifically for Philips 3.0T platforms, the Snuggle™ coil brings together pediatric-focused design, high-resolution imaging performance, and workflow efficiency in one solution.

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This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing pediatric MRI by addressing one of its most persistent challenges: delivering diagnostic-quality imaging while improving the child’s experience.

Child-Centered Innovation for 3.0T Pediatric MRI

MRI exams can be stressful for children. Traditional rigid coils may feel intimidating, uncomfortable, and restrictive factors that can increase motion, prolong scan times, or even require repeat imaging.

The Snuggle™ pediatric body array coil was designed to change that. With its lightweight, blanket-like structure and soft, flexible design, the Snuggle™ coil gently conforms to the patient’s anatomy. Rather than positioning a child inside a rigid device, technologists wrap the coil around the child creating a more natural, less threatening experience.

This child-centered approach supports:

• Reduced anxiety during exams

• Improved patient cooperation

• Less motion-related artifacts

• Fewer repeat scans

High-Density Imaging Performance Without Tradeoffs

Comfort alone is not enough. Pediatric MRI demands precision. The Snuggle™ coil features a high-density array engineered to deliver sharp, high-resolution images across a wide range of pediatric anatomies.

When paired with Philips 3.0T MRI systems, it supports:

• Excellent signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)

• Consistent image quality

• Efficient coverage across multiple anatomical regions

• Reduced need for follow-up imaging

The result is diagnostic confidence for radiologists and dependable performance for technologists.

Ioannis Panagiotelis, PhD, Business Leader, MR at Philips, stated “This collaboration combines Philips MRI leadership with InkSpace Imaging’s focus on pediatric design. The Snuggle coil shows how thoughtful design can make MRI scans less stressful for children while giving clinicians the image quality and workflow efficiency they rely on.”

Workflow Efficiency and Throughput Gains

Beyond clinical performance, MRI departments face operational pressures: staffing constraints, rising demand, and reimbursement challenges.

The Snuggle™ coil supports operational efficiency through:

• Easier handling due to lightweight, flexible construction

• Faster setup compared to rigid devices

• Shorter scan times

• Reduced repeat exams

In practical terms, imaging centers using InkSpace coils can add 2–4 more patients per day in an 8-hour shift, depending on workflow and efficiency gains. That improvement translates directly into financial impact.

InkSpace Imaging coils are associated with:

• $300,000–$600,000 in additional annual reimbursement per scanner

• Break-even periods measured in months

• Strong long-term return on investment

With a total cost of ownership of approximately $105,000, break-even can occur in as little as two to four months depending on efficiency improvements, making the investment not just clinically sound but financially strategic.

FDA Clearance and U.S. Availability

The Snuggle™ pediatric body array coil was recently cleared through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) process. It is now available for Philips 3.0T MRI systems in the United States, with expansion into additional regions planned.

“Snuggle was designed and built by InkSpace Imaging to solve a very specific pediatric challenge: comfort and performance without tradeoffs. By enabling compatibility with Philips 3.0T MRI systems, we can bring that child-centered design to more hospitals and help care teams get the scan right the first time.” Dr. Peter Fischer, CEO of InkSpace Imaging.

Philips 3.0T a Strategic Advancement in Pediatric MRI

The availability of the Snuggle™ coil for Philips 3.0T systems represents more than product compatibility. It reflects a broader shift toward patient-centered imaging technology that also strengthens operational performance.

For pediatric radiology departments, this means:

• A more comfortable MRI experience for children

• High-resolution imaging performance

• Improved technologist workflow

• Increased departmental throughput

• Strong financial ROI

Innovation in MRI should support both care quality and operational sustainability. The Snuggle™ pediatric body array demonstrates that these goals can align.

Learn More

If your organization operates Philips 3.0T MRI systems and is evaluating ways to improve pediatric imaging comfort, workflow efficiency, and financial performance, contact InkSpace Imaging to learn more about the Snuggle™ pediatric body array coil.