CaliberMRI – Model 108 prostate phantom for MRI
The CaliberMRI Essential Prostate Phantom is the CaliberMRI Model 108 for quality-control support and technical standardization in quantitative prostate MRI.
Typical use
Suitable for MRI, research and QA/QC teams that need a physical reference for tracking T1, T2 and ADC measurements, resolution and temperature compensation, while validating local compatibility and use.
Key points
- The official page presents the product as an Essential Prostate Phantom for quality assurance in quantitative prostate MRI imaging.
- The public spec sheet identifies the product as Model 108 Essential Prostate Phantom.
- Developed in collaboration with NIST and the University of Minnesota according to the public spec sheet.
- 190 mm diameter by 280 mm long axial cylindrical shell filled with 0.4% saline solution.
- Rotatable prostate mimic assembly with T1, T2 and ADC mimics; nominal values are stated at 3T and 20 C.
- Seven T1 vials with NIST-traceable NiCl2 solutions from approximately 120 ms to 1900 ms.
- Seven T2 vials with NIST-traceable MnCl2 solutions from approximately 30 ms to 270 ms.
- Seven ADC vials with NIST-measured PVP solutions from approximately 0.3 x 10^-3 to 2 x 10^-3 mm2/s.
- MR-readable ten-element liquid-crystal LC thermometer for temperature compensation from 15 C to 24 C.
- Resolution insert with hole patterns from 0.4 mm to 1.2 mm; the sheet also lists optional tubes for 40 mm and 25 mm RF endorectal coils.
- Compatible with qCal-MR QA/QC software according to the public spec sheet.
Official sources
Information basis
Official public CaliberMRI Essential Prostate Phantom page and Model 108 public spec sheet. Interphysix copy is original and conservative.
