INSTINX Workflow Automation

INSTINX*, an AI-Assisted Total Workflow Experience

Intuitive operation and intelligent automated workflows provide quick scan planning and more consistency between operators regardless of their experience while contributing to work satisfaction, time savings and flexible allocation of resources.

*INSTINX is available on the Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition and Aquilion Serve SP.

Optimized, efficient and consistent patient throughput.

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1Based on a study performed at Hakujyuji Hospital, Japan with 40 cases, 10 technologists comparing manual scan planning on Aquilion ONE with automatic scan planning on Serve for body examinations.
2Based on an ALD evaluation of 240 3D Landmark scans (40 Head, 200 Body) 3D landmark scan data. Cases in which the relevant anatomic landmark(s) were not present (9) were excluded. 97% accuracy is based on results within +/- 1 cm of target start, end, and FOV position, confirmed by two experienced CT Technologists.

Intuitive, AI-assisted operations

3D Landmark Scan

3D Scan Planning

3D scan planning with axial thin slice and full anterior and lateral projection views

Take the guesswork out of the scan planning with the axial image preview provided by the 3D Landmark Scan, an ultra-low dose helical scan using SilverBeam Filter that replaces traditional 2D scout views at no additional dose.

Clinical Benefits

40% reduction in workflow steps

Higher quality

  • Confidently verify the scan range and FOV for any case – with axial image preview.

Reduced dose

  • No need to acquire a test bolus slice – just scroll and select the exact location for ROI trigger placement.

Less time

  • Set up interventional procedures directly with the 3D Landmark Scan axial images.

Automatic Scan Planning

Anatomical Landmark Detection

INSTINX* moves the scan planning step into the protocol - and reproduces this exactly for each patient

Enjoy fully automatic scan planning for all routine exams to save time, reduce workflow steps and ensure consistent results for all patient exams.

The scan planning step in INSTINX is performed once within the protocol setup using a human avatar encoded with anatomical start and end positions for all routine exams.

These same landmarks are identified in the patient's 3D Landmark Scan data using AI-enabled Anatomical Landmark Detection (ALD) technology to provide highly accurate and fully automatic scan planning.

*INSTINX is available on the Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition and Aquilion Serve SP.

INSTINX Workflow Automation

Intuitive operation and intelligent automated workflows.

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Quick Patient Positioning

  • Gantry touch screen controls – one touch positioning, ECG monitoring, and scan countdown display
  • Built-in Positioning Cameras – Supports one-touch patient centering
  • Patient-centric gantry redesign – 80 cm wide bore with 17 cm lateral table movement

Intuitive, AI-Assisted Scanning

  • 3D Landmark Scan – 3D scan planning and automation at 2D Scanogram dose
  • Automatic Scan Planning – AI-enabled Anatomical Landmark Detection (ALD) with 97% accuracy3
  • SUREPosition and camera monitoring – Remotely change patient positioning from console

Consistent, High-Quality Results

  • Automated Hanging Layouts – display the patient examination exactly how you want to view it
  • Auto SURESubtraction – Enhance multiphasic abdominal exams with color iodine mapping overlays and automatically synchronize the acquisition and reconstruction parameters for CTA scans
  • Automation Platform – streamline workflows in acute care for fast, actionable results every time

*Option
1ALD - Anatomical Landmark Detection
2Auto SURESubtraction Iodine Mapping and Bone Removal
3Based on an ALD evaluation of 240 3D Landmark scans (40 Head, 200 Body) 3D landmark scan data. Cases in which the relevant anatomic landmark(s) were not present (9) were excluded. 97% accuracy is based on results within +/- 1cm of target start, end, and FOV position, confirmed by two experienced CT Technologists.

INSTINX1 — Insights Easier with Automation

AI-Assisted Total Workflow Experience

A new workflow experience and patient centric gantry design that provides easy and safe patient positioning, quick scan planning and more consistency between operators regardless of experience.

  • 40% reduction in workflow steps
  • 97%2 accuracy in scan range planning with Anatomic Landmark Detection (ALD)
  • Easy to learn operations, ready for clinical-use on day one
INSTINX

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INSTINX

1INSTINX is available on the Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition and Aquilion Serve SP.
2Based on an ALD evaluation of 240 3D Landmark scans (40 Head, 200 Body) 3D landmark scan data. Cases in which the relevant anatomic landmark(s) were not present (9) were excluded. 97% accuracy is based on results within +/- 1cm of target start, end, and FOV position, confirmed by two experienced CT Technologists.
3SURESubtraction Iodine Mapping and Bone Removal.

INSTINX* — Elevating Operator Experience

New Operating System (UX)

Introducing a new, easy to learn operating system (UX) for the all-new Canon CT systems. Optimizing workflow from referral to reporting while improving consistency and efficiency.

Operating System Comparison

Current User Experience

Enhanced User Experience

Featuring:

  • Compact scan control system with immersive 27-inch 4K monitor for precision and clarity.
  • Scan with confidence starting on day one, with simplified and intelligent end-to-end workflow tools that improve consistency.
  • Embrace the latest in AI-powered technology, elevating your capabilities and expanding possibilities.
  • Low-dose, 3D Landmark Scan enabling robust Anatomical Landmark Detection (ALD) technology.
  • Intuitive, efficient, faster patient throughput and streamlined experience that saves time and improves consistency between technologists.
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  • Easy to navigate
  • Drag-and-drop protocol list
Elevating Operator Experience Screenshot 2
  • INSTINX intuitive "Badges"
  • Simplifies advanced exam types
  • Guiding workflow steps
Elevating Operator Experience Screenshot 3
  • SilverBeam ultra-low dose 3D landmark scan
  • Dose neutral compared to traditional 2D scanogram
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  • Scan with confidence and improved consistency
  • Automatic scan planning using 3D Landmark Scan and Anatomical Landmark Detection (ALD)

*INSTINX is available on the Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition and Aquilion Serve SP.

INSTINX* — 3D Landmark Scan

Automatic scan planning with 3D data at doses of 2D Scanogram.

Improve confidence, accuracy and consistency for scan planning with the industry first, 3D Landmark scan.

Perform a low dose helical scan at the same dose level as a 2D Scanogram by leveraging the power of the SilverBeam filter.

3D Landmark scan works in conjunction with Canon’s robust, AI-trained Anatomical Landmark Detection (ALD) for zero-click scan planning and improved consistency.

  • Improve confidence and consistency for scan planning
  • Dose neutral with SilverBeam1
  • No additional scans needed for bolus tracking and ROI trigger placement—just scroll through images and select the exact location for the ROI placement.2
Traditional 2D Scan 0.27 mGy

Traditional 2D Scan 0.27 mGy

Low-Dose 3D Landmark Scan 0.2 mGy

Courtesy of Radboud University Medical Center, the Netherlands
AAPM k-factor 0.014
*INSTINX is available on the Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition and Aquilion Serve SP.
1Compared to 2D Scanogram
23D Landmark can be used for CT contrast bolus tracking without the need for an additional scan to confirm the region of interest.

INSTINX1 — Anatomical Landmark Detection (ALD) Automated Scan Planning

AI-trained for reliability and consistency

Take the guesswork out of scan planning, save time and ensure consistent, high-quality results with Canon’s AI-trained Anatomical Landmark Detection (ALD).

Enabled by the 3D Landmark scan, ALD has been trained to accurately identify landmarks within each patient to match the anatomical scan range set in the protocol. Improve outcomes and remove variability with the robust power of ALD.

  • 97%2 accuracy in scan range setting with Anatomic Landmark Detection (ALD)
  • More consistent scan planning between technologists3
Anatomical Landmark Detection

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1INSTINX is available on the Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition and Aquilion Serve SP.
2Based on an ALD evaluation of 240 3D Landmark scans (40 Head, 200 Body) 3D landmark scan data. Cases in which the relevant anatomic landmark(s) were not present (9) were excluded. 97% accuracy is based on results within +/- 1cm of target start, end, and FOV position, confirmed by two experienced CT Technologists.
3Based on a study performed at Hakujyuji Hospital, Japan with 40 cases, 10 technologists comparing manual scan planning on Aquilion ONE with automatic scan planning on Aquilion Serve for body examinations.

SURESubtraction* and Customizable Hanging Layouts

Automated iodine mapping and bone removal with customizable layouts.

INSTINX1, intuitive total workflow experience, takes image review and post processing to the next level with fully automated and customizable AI-powered2 image review solutions, all integrated into the advanced operator console.

Have more confidence before moving the patient from the CT table, with fast Deep Learning Reconstruction images, and simplified customizable Hanging Layouts for at-a-glance image series review.

Gain deeper insights and improve clinical confidence with consistent and automated SURESubtraction for iodine mapping and bone removal.

SURESubtraction

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Enhance Vascular Insights

Automatically synchronize the acquisition and reconstruction parameters for multiphase CTA scans.

  • Automated post-processing results, 3D MIP, and Renderings generated with image transfer.
  • Pixel-perfect registration algorithms enable excellent bone, stent, and calcium removal

Enhance Oncology Insights

Enhance multiphasic abdominal exams with color iodine mapping overlays.

  • Automatic iodine enhancement of contrast-enhanced phase3 images
  • No increase in dose or change to acquisition protocol

*Option
1INSTINX is available on the Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition and Aquilion Serve SP.
2SURESubtraction can be used with AI-trained Deep Learning Reconstructions from Canon Medical Systems.
3Compared to a pre-contrast scan from a multiphasic CT examination.