Philips has introduced the InkSpace Imaging Snuggle flexible paediatric body array coil, designed for use with its 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems.
Tailored for young patients, the coil is designed to increase comfort and streamline imaging procedures for clinicians.
The Snuggle coil features a soft, blanket-like structure intended to provide a less intimidating experience for children during MRI examinations.
Its lightweight and flexible design gently wraps around paediatric patients, supporting both comfort and ease of use.
With a high-density array and adaptable form, the Snuggle coil delivers sharp, high-resolution images across varied paediatric anatomies.
These characteristics can lead to reduced requirements for repeat scans or additional procedures while also helping technologists improve workflow through fast setup, efficient handling, and shorter examination times.
The device recently received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the 510(k) process. InkSpace Imaging developed the Snuggle coil as an alternative to traditional rigid coils.
Philips MR business leader Ioannis Panagiotelis said: “This collaboration combines Philips MRI leadership with InkSpace Imaging’s focus on paediatric 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.”
InkSpace Imaging CEO Dr Peter Fischer said: “Snuggle was designed and built by InkSpace Imaging to solve a very specific paediatric challenge: comfort and performance without trade-offs. By enabling compatibility with Philips 3.0T MRI systems, we can bring that child-centred design to more hospitals and help care teams get the scan right the first time.”
The Snuggle paediatric coil is currently available in the US, with further rollout planned. Philips and InkSpace Imaging are examining global expansion opportunities for comfort- and efficiency-focused coil technology.
In December 2025, Philips introduced the helium-free 3.0T MRI innovation platform, BlueSeal Horizon, at the Radiological Society of North America 2025.
