Product evaluation
iLoop Interventional Coil 0.55T
The iLoop Interventional Coil 0.55T is a single-channel MRI coil exclusively designed for the Siemens MAGNETOM Free.Max (0.55T) and Free.XL systems with 80 cm bore. It features a unique, patent-pending sterile concept using dedicated sterile drapes for quick, clean application and removal. The coil is optimized for interventional MRI procedures in the abdomen (liver), lungs, kidneys, spine, hip, and pelvis. It includes 1.10m direct cabling to prevent twisting and a mechanical interface for attaching surgical accessories. The product has received CE and FDA approvals.
MAY PROVIDE A VALUE 28 / 60 points · evaluated 2026-08-28
Score breakdown
The source explicitly describes workflow optimization through a unique sterile draping system that can be applied 'quickly and easily in just a few steps and removed without leaving any residue,' offering a 'streamlined workflow' compared to standard sterile drapes. The 80 cm bore optimization, 1.10m direct cabling to prevent twisting, and mechanical interface for surgical accessories demonstrate clear workflow considerations.
The source provides no peer-reviewed studies, clinical trial data, or scientific publications supporting the coil's performance. The only evidence is the patent-pending status of the sterile concept and regulatory approvals (CE, FDA), which confirm safety standards but do not constitute scientific proof of clinical performance or efficacy.
The source lists approved anatomical applications (abdomen, lungs, kidneys, spine, hip, pelvis) but provides no clinical outcomes data, patient studies, or efficacy metrics. The CE and FDA approvals indicate the device meets regulatory safety standards but do not demonstrate clinical effectiveness or comparative performance data.
The source contains no pricing information, cost-effectiveness data, reimbursement details, or economic analysis. While workflow improvements and dedicated sterile drapes suggest potential cost benefits, no quantitative or comparative cost data is provided to support evaluation.
The product demonstrates notable uniqueness through its patent-pending sterile concept specifically designed for interventional MRI, exclusive optimization for the Siemens 0.55T Free.Max/Free.XL systems with 80 cm bore, and dedicated sterile drape system. However, interventional MRI coils themselves are an established category, limiting the score.
Patient: The improved sterile workflow and broad anatomical coverage (abdomen to spine) suggest potential benefits through reduced procedure time and infection risk, though no patient outcomes data is provided to confirm these benefits. Clinician: The streamlined sterile draping system, optimized 80 cm bore workflow, anti-twist cabling, and surgical accessory interface demonstrate clear usability improvements for clinicians performing interventional MRI procedures, though quantified workflow benefits are not documented.
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Source
https://noras.de/en/next-generation-interventional-mri/
Submitted by Michael Friebe (IDTM) via https://noras.de/en/next-generation-interventional-mri/ (voucher code — payment waived).