Cook Medical and Siemens Healthineers have announced a strategic commercial partnership to develop the Interventional MRI (iMRI) Suite, a first-of-its-kind, radiation-free solution designed to transform minimally invasive procedures.

The collaboration integrates Siemens Healthineers real-time magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology with Cook Medical's expertise in interventional procedures and newly developed MRI-compatible medical devices.

“MRI in the interventional suite has always been a concept with tremendous clinical potential, but it has also faced significant barriers. At Siemens Healthineers, we are committed to breaking those barriers to unlock new clinical opportunities and advance patient care. Together with Cook Medical, we’re leading the way into a new era where iMRI becomes a precise radiation-free standard of care,” said Andreas Schneck, head of Magnetic Resonance at Siemens Healthineers.

By leveraging MRI’s unparalleled soft tissue contrast, iMRI enables precise guidance for minimally invasive interventions, particularly in areas such as interventional oncology for soft tissue tumours, paediatrics, and structural heart procedures, where accuracy and safety are paramount. This approach allows clinicians to navigate complex procedures with confidence while eliminating exposure to ionizing radiation for both patients and healthcare teams.

“Our partnership with Siemens Healthineers is about more than device integration; it's about revolutionising interventional procedures,” said Peter Polverini, vice president of Cook Medical’s iMRI Division.

“By merging the top-tier MRI systems of Siemens Healthineers with Cook’s advanced devices and expertise, we're unlocking high-precision treatments that elevate patient care and empower clinicians,” he added.