IMRIS

IMRIS,Inc.
Company type	Private Company
Industry	Medical Imaging Equipment
Founded	2005
Successor	IMRIS,Inc.
Headquarters	Chaska, Minnesota, U.S.
Key people	Marc Buntaine, CEO
Products	IMRIS InVision Operating Suites and related products
Website	www.imris.com

In 2005, IMRIS evolved from research related to intraoperative imaging conducted through Canada's National Research Council.^[1]

In November 2012, the company announced that it was moving its headquarters to the Minneapolis area. They completed their move in July 2013.

In late May 2015, news broke that IMRIS had "filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer of $9.5 million from secured lender Deerfield Management Co. LP." due to problems competing with larger health care businesses.^[2] Chapter 11 proceedings were finalized on August 19, 2015, with Deerfield Imaging agreeing to acquire most of IMRIS' assets.^[3]^[4]^[5]

In 2017, the company marked its second anniversary under new ownership, reporting strong financial growth and strategic investments. With the support of parent company Deerfield Management in August 2015, IMRIS emerged under a new LLC, brand, leadership and focus. Since then, IMRIS achieved record earnings and growth.

In 2018, Collaboration to expand customer access to MRI, CT and Angiography imaging technology to effectively treat more patients.

- IMRIS, Deerfield Imaging, in partnership with Siemens Healthineers, announced a strengthened collaboration, enabling both companies to leverage their areas of expertise to advance in the growing multimodality hybrid OR neurosurgical market. IMRIS will support the sales of both the IMRIS ceiling-mounted and Siemens Healthineers fixed options for MRI, CT and Angiography imaging modalities. ^[6] - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center signed a formal agreement to design and build a new IMRIS Surgical Theatre at their New York City location. Memorial Sloan Kettering is planning to upgrade their existing intraoperative MRI suite. Construction will begin in February 2019, with anticipated completion in July 2020.^[7] - Prince Sultan Military Medical City (hereafter referred to as ‘PSMMC’), in collaboration with distributor Gulf Medical Company, signed a formal agreement to install the first IMRIS Surgical Theatre in Saudi Arabia. Construction at the PSMMC site is currently underway, with anticipated completion in late 2019.^[8]

In 2019, IMRIS Continues its success in China as Xuanwu Hospital (CHINA-INI) Successfully Performs First Cranial Resection Case With Intraoperative MRI. ^[9]On the morning of March 1, 2019, Xuanwu Hospital Neurosurgery Department (China International Institute of Neuroscience, CHINA-INI) performed the first intracranial resection case under the guidance of a 3.0T high field intraoperative MRI system, which signifies the neurosurgery department of Xuanwu Hospital CHINA-INI has entered a new era of precision neurosurgery.

- Uppsala University Hospital Completes Installation of IMRIS Hybrid Operating Suite. Uppsala University Hospital has a historical tradition of firsts. The hospital was founded in 1708 as the first clinic with the specific intention of facilitating the practical education of medical students. Sweden´s first nurse was trained at Uppsala, and the first Nordic appendectomy was performed there. When the opportunity arose to design and create a world-class intraoperative surgical suite, they chose to partner with IMRIS. Uppsala University Hospital continued their tradition of firsts when they chose to install the MR17 Surgical Table in their IMRIS Theatre. It is the first-ever installation of this new hybrid table in Europe. The MR17 Surgical Table is a result of a collaboration between IMRIS and Hillrom™. IMRIS integrates the MR Neuro OR Tabletop with the Hillrom™ TruSystem® 7500 column to create this new standard in intraoperative surgical tables. What sets this table apart from a standard surgical table is the MR conditional tabletop, which is safe for use with 1.5T and 3T MR scanners. Uppsala University Hospital is one of Sweden´s largest hospitals. They offer medical and nursing care of the highest standard. The hospital is a source of both unique medical knowledge and the most advanced care available. Each year, over 700,000 people are cared for by Uppsala University Hospital staff. They are a full-scale university hospital with 8,000 employees and 1,000 beds.^[10]

- IMRIS Installs its First T Suite at University of Minnesota^[11]

In 2021, Marc Buntaine, a seasoned medical device executive, was appointed CEO of IMRIS,Inc.^[12]

Products:

IMRIS Invision Intraoperative MRI

IMRIS offers a ceiling-mounted iMRI System specifically for imaging during surgical procedures in a multi-room InVision Operating Suite. It is the only iMRI System in the world with a magnet that travels between the diagnostic room and adjacent operating rooms, bringing the magnet directly to the patient. Several different room configurations are available.

IMRIS Operating Suite configurations incorporate the following Siemens MRI systems:

3T MRI Scanner, Siemens MAGNETOM Vida
3T MRI Scanner, Siemens MAGNETOM Skyra
3T MRI Scanner, Siemens MAGNETOM Verio
1.5T MRI Scanner, Siemens MAGNETOM Sola
1.5T MRI Scanner, Siemens MAGNETOM Aera

For newer U.S. installations, the iMRI Systems that IMRIS offers are the InVision 3T Operating Suite featuring the Siemens 3T Vida MRI and the InVision 1.5T Operating Suite featuring the Siemens 1.5T Sola MRI.

IMRIS Magnet Mover

The IMRIS Magnet Mover is a key component of the iMRI System. It consists of a set of ceiling-mounted rails which enable the magnet to move between rooms of the hybrid operating suite. Electric motors provide the linear and rotational movements controlled by the operator using a control pad or a hand-held pendant, which are affixed to the side of the magnet. It also includes the ability to keep the magnet connected to power, gradient amplifiers, chilled water and data.

Included with the IMRIS Magnet Mover:

Control Pad
Control Pendant

ORT-400 Neurosurgical Table

The ORT-400 Neurosurgical Table is MR-conditional and designed specifically for optimal patient positioning and intraoperative imaging in a operating room. The OR table integrates with the IMRIS Head Fixation portfolio.

ORT-400 Surgical Table

Designed in collaboration with Baxter-Hillrom, the ORT-400 Neurosurgical Table is MR-conditional and was designed specifically for optimal patient positioning and intraoperative imaging in a operating room. The ORT-400 Neurosurgical Table integrates with the IMRIS Head Fixation device and other MR-conditional products.

MR Neuro Tabletop:

The MR Neuro Tabletop is a surgical imaging MR conditional tabletop designed for neurosurgical applications in the IMRIS Suite.

Optional: non-MR conditional tabletops include the U24 and U26 Tabletops.

All tabletops are interchangeable with the Baxter-Hillrom TruSystem® 7500 column.

Included with the ORT-400 Neurosurgical Table:

MR Neuro Tabletop TruSystem® 7500 column Table Installation and Program Management

IMRISeye^(tm)

IMRISeye^(tm) is an imaging alignment tool designed specifically for confirming the patient, surgical table, and any attached devices will safely fit within the bore of the MRI system.

MRI Conditional Head Fixation Device

IMRIS Head Fixation Devices are designed to securely position the patient in the desired surgical position and enable optimal patient positioning for surgical access and intraoperative imaging. The three-piece design of the HFD – with table mount, linkage system, and skull clamp – enables the surgeon to place the patient in the desired prone, supine, or lateral position, and then set and maintain the patient’s head in that desired position. In the prone position, the surgeon can position the patient’s head lower than the level of the table while maintaining proper position for scanning. IMRIS HFDs are constructed of robust, MR-conditional materials that provide stability and durability for a wide range of adult and pediatric patient head sizes.

Included with the HFD100 Head Fixation Device:

Linkage System
Skull Clamp
Navigation Adaptor

MRI Conditional Horseshoe Headrest System

The IMRIS Horseshoe Headrest System enables surgeons to position a patient without using a rigid head fixation device. Designed for use with head sizes ranging from pediatric to adult-sized patients, the Horseshoe Headrest comes with a pediatric set of pads and adult set of pads.

Included in the Horseshoe Headrest System:

Horseshoe Headrest Assembly
Pediatric Pad Set
Adult Pad Set

Horseshoe Headrest System:

Horseshoe headrest system is shown mounted to the HFD100 linkage and table adaptor which is not included with the Horseshoe Headrest system.

1.5T & 3T Imaging Coils

The HC150 (1.5T) and HC300 (3T) are flexible, intraoperative imaging coils designed for diagnostic-quality MR imaging of the head. The coil set includes an anterior and a posterior section, each with 4 channels for a total of 8 channels when used together. The coils adjust to fit pediatric and adult patients in prone, lateral, and supine positions. Both the top and bottom Flex Coils may be used in conjunction with the HFD100 Head Fixation Device.

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