Health technology global leader Royal Philips and Shinagawa Healthcare Solutions Corporation — a subsidiary of Shinagawa LASIK and Aesthetics Center Corporation, one of the country’s most popular eye care centers specializing in LASIK surgery — entered into an agreement to provide multimodalities of imaging technologies from Philips at the start of the first quarter of 2023.
Through this partnership, Philips will provide advanced precision diagnostics solutions to be installed for Shinagawa’s new Diagnostic and Preventive Care center. The integrated solutions include the Philips Ultrasound System 3300, the Philips MR 5300 and IntelliSpace Portal (ISP) solution. The Philips MR 5300 will be the first helium-free MRI Technology installed in the Philippines.
“Our partnership with Shinagawa reinforces our commitment in improving people’s lives and making the world healthier and more sustainable through meaningful innovation. The multimodalities of imaging technologies to be installed at Shinagawa Philippines will enable us to deliver first-time-right, intelligent, and quantitative clinical insights. With our integrated solutions, we join Shinagawa in delivering a more confident diagnosis, and more advanced preventive care for patients,” according to Natasha Kwan, Regional General Manager, Philips Health Systems for Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Growth Markets, Philips APAC.
Philips Ultrasound System 3300
Backed by Philips’ extensive experience and expertise in ultrasound, the Philips 3300 Ultrasound System is an imaging platform packed with an award-winning design set to enhance patient and staff experience. It is a highly versatile machine that enables clinics and hospitals to perform a variety of adult and pediatric exams — from general, obstetrics and gynecology, to cardiovascular. The machine’s ergonomic design enables healthcare professionals to view images with ease, without compromising the patient’s comfort.
“Advanced technologies enable us to improve patient and staff experience and meet the increasing demand for medical imaging at a lower cost. We are excited to help Shinagawa achieve these through use of the Philips Ultrasound 3300, as well as the helium-free Philips MR 5300 – which will be used for the first time by in any local facility. These will be operated together with Philips’ IntelliSpace Portal, which is an intelligent, automated and connected Advanced Visualization solution designed to support image diagnostic confidence and advanced analysis needs. With these technologies, we will be able to contribute to a faster, smarter, and simpler path to a confident diagnosis and improved outcomes,” said Seneriza Castro, Director, Head of Sales, Philips Philippines Inc.
Philips MR 5300 – The Philippines’ First Helium-Free MRI Technology
Built around the breakthrough BlueSeal magnet, the helium-free Philips MR 5300 integrates AI technologies to automate clinical and operational tasks. As the industry’s first MR system to enable helium-free operations, it reduces the chance of potentially lengthy and costly disruptions and virtually eliminates the dependency on a commodity with an unpredictable supply. The fully-sealed system does not require a vent pipe, significantly reducing the siting challenges presented by conventional magnets and lowering construction costs. With helium-free MRI operations, Philips delivers environment-friendly, sustainable, and more predictive maintenance. The machine creates exceptional quality diagnostic imaging and an automated patient-centric workflow that allow less than a 1-minute patient set-up for exams.
The Philips MRI 5300 utilizes Philips’ IntelliSpace Portal, an intelligent, automated, and connected Advanced Visualization solution. With first-time-right, intelligent, and quantitative clinical insights, it is designed to support image diagnostic confidence and advanced analysis needs. It also reduces reporting time through optimized workflows and results automation.
“We aim to be the top Japanese-standard medical facility in the country, by providing the most technologically advanced and innovative eye care and medical procedures. Therefore, we envision to expand our business in advanced and specialized imaging diagnostics. Our partnership with Philips is an opportunity for us to address the ever-evolving needs of patients and promote a preventive approach to healthcare, through the introduction of the Shinagawa Diagnostic and Preventive Care Center in 2023,” said Masako Uemori, President of Shinagawa Healthcare Solutions Corporation.
The Philips solutions to be installed at Shinagawa Diagnostic and Preventive Care Center are focused on providing the latest innovations that will ensure precise diagnosis and optimized workflow, allowing specialists and clinicians to allot less time towards navigating the software and to devote more time to solving diagnostics challenges that improve patients’ lives.