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iMRI implementation pathway


A structured approach to sustainable adoption

Interventional MRI does not succeed through equipment alone. It succeeds through coordinated implementation. The iMRI Suite is supported by a structured pathway built around five core stages:

Enable. Integrate. Educate. Support. Expand.

This model aligns imaging technology, clinical readiness, operational planning, and long-term programme growth.

  1. Enable
    Establish institutional alignment and strategic intent:
    • executive sponsorship and cross-department engagement
    • clinical use-case prioritisation
    • facilities and siting assessment
    • early workflow mapping
    The goal: clarity before commitment.
  2. Integrate
    Configure the iMRI Suite as a unified procedural environment with the MAGNETOM Free.XL from SIemens Healthineers at its core:
    • suite configuration and system integration
    • alignment on devices that are designed for MRI
    • safety protocol development
    • operational workflow planning
    The goal: the right suite for your institution.
  3. Educate
    Prepare clinical and operational teams for MRI-guided intervention through Copernicus and collaborative planning:
    • MRI-safety governance
    • role-based procedural training
    • multidisciplinary coordination
    • case preparation and simulation
    The goal: readiness before first case.
  4. Support
    Transition from initial procedures to stable programme execution:
    • on-site and virtual clinical support
    • workflow optimisation
    • technical coordination
    • ongoing safety reinforcement
    The goal: sustained performance, not isolated success.
  5. Expand
    Scale clinical applications and institutional impact:
    • broadening procedural indications
    • cross-specialty adoption (oncology, cardiology, guided therapies)
    • operational optimisation
    • participation in collaborative iMRI networks
    The goal: long-term programme growth and multi-department value.
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Partnership for innovation — Pete Yonkman, president of Cook Medical, and Andreas Schneck, EVP of MR for Siemens Healthineers

A coordinated partnership

This pathway is delivered through the collaboration between Cook Medical and Siemens Healthineers, aligning imaging innovation, interventional expertise, and structured implementation support. It transforms interventional MRI from an isolated installation into a scalable institutional capability.

A healthcare professional checking on a patient in an MRI machine.

iMRI training and readiness from Cook Medical

Creating a purpose-built interventional space requires more than equipment; it takes multidisciplinary collaboration. Our service brings together clinical and hospital stakeholders, aligning them around shared protocols, safety standards, and procedural workflows.

Discover Copernicus
A doctor tending to a patient in an MRI machine while observing a suspended monitor.

System proficiency support from Siemens Healthineers

Siemens Healthineers, a leader in imaging innovation, brings its expertise into the interventional MRI environment and anchors the iMRI Suite with a dedicated scanner, MRI-compatible accessories, and real-time guidance capabilities. At the core of the suite is the MAGNETOM Free.XL, a 0.55 T MRI scanner designed with interventional procedures in mind.

MAGNETOM Free.XL

Frequently asked questions

What is the strategic partnership between Cook Medical and Siemens Healthineers?

Two industry leaders have collaborated to establish a turnkey framework for interventional MRI (iMRI). This partnership combines Siemens Healthineers’ advanced imaging technology with Cook’s clinical solutions, creating a new gold standard in patient care. The collaboration capitalises on the potential of MAGNETOM Free.XL, an intervention-first MRI system designed for demanding interventional radiology needs. 

What makes the collaboration between Cook and Siemens Healthineers different from other iMRI offerings? 

Unlike standalone scanners, the iMRI Suite combines optimised hardware, purpose-built tools, workflow planning, training, and ongoing support, simplifying adoption and empowering institutions to lead in iMRI.

How does Cook support customers in implementing iMRI?

Our approach includes planning services, equipment recommendations, training resources, and workflow design, all tailored to fit your institution’s goals and constraints. We’re building more than devices; we’re building ecosystems.

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