ScanMed

ScanMed, LLC operates as a specialized designer, manufacturer, and repairer of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) coils. The company was founded in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2004 by Dr. Randall Jones, who holds a PhD in electrical engineering and has over 30 years of experience in medical imaging. Dr. Jones's background in electromagnetics and his extensive experience, including numerous patents in MRI technology, have been foundational to the company's trajectory. The firm was established to address a need for higher quality and more tailored products and services in the medical imaging sector.

The company's business model is centered on both the creation of new, proprietary MRI coils and the servicing of existing ones. Its revenue is generated through the sale of new and refurbished coils, comprehensive repair services, and contract engineering and manufacturing for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). ScanMed serves a diverse client base, including large hospital groups, local imaging clinics, university researchers, independent service organizations, and major OEMs like GE Healthcare, Siemens, Philips, and Canon/Toshiba. In October 2022, ScanMed was acquired by DirectMed Parts & Service, a leading aftermarket supplier of medical imaging parts, to enhance DirectMed's MRI coil capabilities and expand ScanMed's distribution, particularly in Europe. The ScanMed brand and its Omaha operations have continued post-acquisition.

ScanMed's product portfolio is extensive, featuring a range of patented, OEM-certified MRI coils designed to improve image resolution and patient comfort. Key products include the PROCURE™, a wearable prostate/pelvic coil; the Pediatric Blanket™ coil; and a variety of semi-flexible coils for extremities like shoulders, knees, wrists, and elbows. The company has developed coils for specific anatomical regions such as the orbit and mandible, as well as for vascular and spinal imaging. A significant part of their business involves repairing electronic, mechanical, and cosmetic damage to any MRI coil, restoring them to OEM specifications or better, and offering warranties on their work. This dual focus on innovation and lifecycle extension for critical diagnostic equipment positions ScanMed as a comprehensive partner in the medical imaging field.

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