Patent ID: 6051974
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
An endocavity RF coil assembly for an MRI apparatus comprising:a reusable probe having;a hollow outer cover having a closed distal end and an open proximate end, the distal end formed to fit into a cavity of a subject being examined;an active RF coil element rigidly formed about an internal sleeve which is located within the distal end of the outer cover;a tuning and matching circuit disposed within the outer cover on the proximate end side of the active RF coil element, the tuning and matching circuit being arranged on a printed circuit board and attached to the active RF coil element; and,an over-molded form connected to the proximate end of the outer cover, the over-molded form being arranged such that the over-molded form seals the proximate end of the outer cover closed.