Taumedis Intraoperative MRI System

World’s first floor-moving, high-field intraoperative MRI solution

Features At-A-Glance

Ground-based transport of 1.5T MRI
MR-Compatible OR Table
MR-Compatible Cranial Stabilization System
Flexible Neurosurgical RF coil
Patient Imaging Positioning System

Less than 3-minute transit time
Sub-millimeter magnet positioning
Anti-Collision System (ACS) + Safety Interlock
MRI transit controllable within OR
Modular Construction

Magnet Transport System (MTS)

The Taumedis Intraoperative MRI (iMRI) solution features a ground-based platform to transport a high-field 1.5T MRI system, enabling real-time imaging during neurosurgery without moving the patient.

The magnet mover is a tracked crawler designed to support load capacities of up to five (5) tons. It is designed to reduce force per square foot on the hospital floor by distributing magnet load over the entire track area of the crawler. This system aims to reduce infrastructure requirements for intraoperative MRI.

Magnet movement is controlled in two ways:

Hand-held Pendant Controls magnet position from within the OR/DR.

Magnet Mover Software Console Controls and monitors magnet position.

Magnet Transport

Magnet Transport System (MTS) is optically guided along pre-defined path embedded in floor with sub-millimeter positioning accuracy. MRI transitions between adjacent Diagnostic Room (DR) or Magnet Storage Bay (MB) to Operating Room while patient remains stable. Following intraoperative scan the MRI is returned to home position.

Starting Point

Travel between adjacent DR or MB to OR via optical reference path. Transport can be controlled from OR via handheld pendant or console interface. Safety features include Anti-Collision System (ACS) and real-time transport monitoring from console.

Intraoperative imaging suite showing intraoperative MRI (iMRI) preparing to enter Operating Room

Intraoperative Position

MRI guided into position for intraoperative scans while patient remains stable. MR-Compatible neurosurgical table, MR-Compatible Cranial Stabilization System, and RF Shielded room serve to protect image quality from artifacts.

Room Configurations

The Taumedis system can be configured as a space-saving OR with magnet storage bay or multi-purpose Operating/Diagnostic Room (OR/DR) suite. When not in use during surgery, the MRI is housed in the adjacent DR for conventional diagnostic imaging.

Other floorplans can be considered based on available space and clinical requirements.

Multi-Purpose Configuration

Combines adjacent Diagnostic Room (DR) for use when OR is not active.

Intraoperative MRI imaging suite showing iMRI shared between Diagnostic and Operating Rooms.

Dedicated iOR Configuration

Magnet Storage Bay (MB) houses MRI when OR is not active.

Intraoperative MRI imaging suite showing iMRI shared between Magnet Storage Bay and Operating Rooms.

For more details on the Taumedis iMRI system please refer to Contact section below.

This device is currently under development, not yet authorized for sale by FDA or Health Canada. Not for clinical use or distribution within USA or Canada. Specifications are preliminary and subject to change prior to regulatory clearance.