FUJIFILM Australia installs first Fujifilm Open MRI machine into centre in Gladesville, New South Wales

Sydney, Australia, 19^th October, 2024 – FUJIFILM Australia has installed the first Fujifilm Open MRI machine in Australia at Altus Medical Imaging in Gladesville, NSW. This comes as Fujifilm celebrates its 20^th Anniversary operating in Australia.

The new Fujifilm Aperto Lucent Open MRI machine is the first of its kind installed in Australia by Fujifilm.

To help improve patient experience, the Open MRI machine is designed to alleviate some of the more common issues with traditional MRI machines, such as claustrophobia and access issues. The open design is particularly effective for patients with mobility issues, children, or those who suffer from claustrophobia.

Altus Medical Imaging includes the Fujifilm Aperto Lucent Open MRI machine, the Fujifilm Amulet Sophinity Mammography system as well as Fujifilm CT, Ultrasound, and X-ray systems. The clinic is outfitted to be a one-stop shop for medical diagnostics in Sydney.

“We are thrilled to introduce the Fujifilm Aperto Lucent Open MRI, the first of its kind in Australia! This state-of-the-art system is designed to alleviate the stress and discomfort often associated with traditional MRIs. With its open design, the Aperto Lucent offers a more comfortable and spacious environment, making it ideal for patients who experience claustrophobia. While ensuring patient comfort, this groundbreaking technology delivers precise and high-quality imaging results, allowing us to offer the best in care and diagnostics.” Said Dr Behnam Moharami, Consultant Radiologist at Altus Medical Imaging.

Visiting Sydney for the opening of Altus Medical Imaging, Teiichi Goto, President and Chief Executive Officer, Representative Director, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, said, “Fujifilm commits to advancing the medical field and enhancing healthcare worldwide through our variety of products and services. The latest technology and high-quality medical services provided by Altus Medical Imaging will be an important base for supporting the local community's health.”

“FUJIFILM Australia is celebrating its 20^th anniversary this year; we’re very proud of the ongoing work in this country and the desire to adopt new technology here”. Goto added. As part of his visit for Fujifilm’s 20^th anniversary celebration, Goto attended Altus Medical Imaging to officially open the centre and meet with doctors and staff.

For clinicians, the Fujifilm Aperto Lucent Open MRI machine is smaller and less restrictive than a traditional MRI machine. It is also built with the latest Fujifilm diagnostic technology, including IP-Rapid technology, that greatly reduces the time and exposure of the patient in the machine, while maintaining image quality. As well as Auto Exam, which allows semi-automated examinations to simplify the scanning process. Due to the smaller size of the machine and lower magnetic field strength when compared to traditional MRI, the build cost is lower than other units.

With the average life expectancy of Australians steadily increasing year-on-year[1], medical technology is playing a more important role in ensuring the health of our nation. 

Ryuichi Matoba, CEO, FUJIFILM Australia said “Working with the team at Altus Medical Imaging has been wonderful. Their dedication to getting the best diagnostic equipment to serve the people of Sydney is inspiring.”

“Australia has always been an early adopter of technology for Fujifilm, so we’re proud to have so many state-of-the-art pieces of medical technology in one place.” Matoba added.

Altus Medical Imaging is now open for patients in the Gladesville area. FUJIFILM Australia is working with hospitals and clinics around the country to ensure that the latest diagnostic technology is available for those who need it most.