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MAGNETOM Free.Max, MAGNETOM Free.Star Advance your magnetic resonance imaging syngo MR XA80A – What’s New 7 siemens-healthineers.us/customer-services SIEMENS Healthineers E A Dear MAGNETOM user, We are pleased to announce the arrival of our latest This information letter provides a comprehensive MRI scanner software, syngo MR XA80A. This new overview of the new features and software improve- software version includes comprehensive improvements ments that are incorporated in syngo MR XA80A. to the existing scanner functionalities and provides access to exciting new features. We are continuously striving to improve the quality of our products and sincerely believe that this new You have received this information letter to accompany software version will further improve your daily work installation of the syngo MR XA80A software on your with your MAGNETOM scanner. MAGNETOM scanner(s). Sincerely yours, Scanners qualified for this update include Your Siemens Healthineers MR team the following systems: • MAGNETOM Free.Max (0.55T) • MAGNETOM Free.Star (0.55T) 2 E A Contents Contents 1. New hardware 4 1.1. syngo MR Workplace 4 1.2. Dental Coil 5 2. New sequences, protocols, and applications 6 2.1. Deep Resolve HASTE and Diffusion-Weighted Imaging 6 2.2. myExam Dental Assist 8 2.3. Advanced Workflow Package 10 2.4. Phase Imaging 11 2.5. Projection Imaging 11 2.6. myExam RT Assist with dedicated protocols 12 2.7. syngo.via RT Imaging Suite 14 2.8. Laser bridge¹ 15 3. General XA80A platform improvements 16 3.1. Eco-Power Mode 16 3.2. System start-up timer 16 1 The information shown herein refers to products of 3rd party manufacturer’s and thus are in their regulatory responsibility. Please contact the 3rd party manufacturer for further information. 3 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New 1. New hardware 1.1 syngo MR Workplace Available for: MAGNETOM Free.Max, MAGNETOM Free.Star Category: Optional feature Pre-requisites: N/A Restrictions: None syngo MR Workplace is a satellite console, which is Highlights and benefits / Key features: connected in a client-server configuration to the syngo Acquisition Workplace. syngo MR Workplace serves as • Second workstation, used as a second instance of a second instance of the syngo View&Go. This setup syngo View&Go, enabling more efficient collaboration makes it possible for the operator to continue with between image acquisition and image reading/ imaging operation on the main console while the image reviewing and post-processing operations. review and reading can be performed in parallel on the satellite console. Dimensions: • 24” color widescreen LCD monitor for diagnostic use and clinical review • Resolution of 1920x1200 pixels 4 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New 1.2 Dental Coil Available for: MAGNETOM Free.Max Category: Optional feature Pre-requisites: N/A Restrictions: None Dedicated receive-only local coil optimized for high- Dimensions: resolution imaging of the dentomaxilofacial region. • This coil supports the dental imaging application, made Dental Coil baseplate: 170 mm × 130 mm (L × W) • possible with the unique dental-dedicated capabilities Dental Coil: 200 mm x 370 mm x 20 mm offered through myExam Dental Assist. (L x W x rigid height) The weight of the Dental Coil is 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs). Coil specifications: Highlights and benefits / Key features: • Receive-only coil • One row of 7 elements with 7 integrated preamplifiers • Two flexible coil wings with 3 elements each Highly flexible enabling optimal positioning despite • • Dedicated positioning aids patient variability • • Imaging of dentomaxillofacial area and Open centre element for patient comfort • temporomandibular joint iPAT-compatible • SlideConnect technology for easy coil set up • Hygienic coil design for easy cleaning Dental Etin Dental Coil and supporting cushion enable a comfortable patient setup for optimal image quality. The lock/unlock mechanism in the coil handle allows for a seamless patient setup with a single hand. The flexible coil wings makes it easy to adapt the coil positioning despite the variability in patient anatomies in order to deliver the best image quality. a b c Study ID: 5aaaa0035 High resolution images of a section of teeth obtained with Dental coil on MAGNETOM Free.Max (a) and (b). Comparative Cone Beam CT (CBCT) image of the same patient (c) demonstrates the complementary nature of the information provided on MR images (in this case the active state of the inflammation as shown in (b) in addition to the anatomical image (a)). 5 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New 2. New sequences, protocols, and applications 2.1 Deep Resolve HASTE and Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Available for: MAGNETOM Free.Max and MAGNETOM Free.Star Category: Optional feature Pre-requisites: High-end computer Restrictions: None Deep Resolve Boost is a deep learning reconstruction Highlights and benefits: algorithm, which has been trained on a large amount of • data sets to reconstruct high signal-to-noise-ratio images Enable faster image acquisition by using higher from under-sampled raw data. The network has been acceleration factors • optimized to work on highly accelerated scans, thus Enhance sharpness by combining Deep Resolve Boost enabling fast acquisitions. It can be seamlessly applied with Deep Resolve Sharp • to data acquired from head-to-toe with different contrast Reach an ideal middle-ground between shorter weightings and orientations. Deep Resolve Boost shows acquisition time and image resolution • highest potential when combined with GRAPPA and Enable shorter breath-hold acquisition for abdominal SMS acceleration. and other gated acquisitions Compatible sequence: Half-Fourier Single-shot Turbo spin-Echo (HASTE) Echo Planar Imaging (EPI) a b Study ID: 7aaaa0877 Images of the liver in a volunteer demonstrating the impact of Deep Resolve in generating high-SNR and high-resolution images in a short time. (a) T2-HASTE image of the liver acquired with Iterative Denoising Gain (IDG) and Deep Resolve Sharp – four acquisitions with breath-hold duration of 20 seconds (TA: 01:10 min, 0.8 mm2 in-plane resolution). (b) T2-HASTE image of the same volunteer acquired with Deep Resolve Boost and Deep Resolve Sharp resulting in two acquisitions with breath-hold duration of 14 seconds and therefore shorter acquisition times (TA: 00:28 min), achieving the same in-plane resolution. 6 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New a b Study ID: 7aaaa0876 Volunteer images of prostate at b50 (a) and b800 (b) obtained with Deep Resolve Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DR-DWI) with TA: 3:43 min. a b c Study ID: 7aaaa887 Volunteer images at b50 (a), b800 (b) and b1000 (c) acquired with DR-DWI with TA: 9:13 min. Whereas previously higher b-values were calculated, with the boosted SNR in DR-DWI protocols, images with higher b-values could also be acquired with improved image quality. 7 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New 2.2 myExam Dental Assist Available for: MAGNETOM Free.Max Category: Optional feature Pre-requisites: None Restrictions: None myExam Dental Assist is designed to simplify dental c. AutoAlign Dental and Dental Segment Selection is examinations by providing optimized and dedicated a machine learning-based algorithm, which allows for workflows for routine dental MRI exams. It supports the automated positioning and alignment of slice groups user with Dental AutoAlign and step-by-step guidance for to the dental anatomy using multiple anatomical each measurement step (Guidance view) and allows the landmarks. AutoAlign Dental computes the appropriate examination to be customized based on clinical conditions slice group positioning for general overview images, or preferences with a single click via the Patient View and focused acquisition scenarios and supports dialog. Selecting a predefined examination strategy planning of smaller field-of-view examination by loads the appropriate scanning steps and sequences identifying six dental segments. Furthermore, bilateral into the measurement queue. examination is supported for faster scanning. Dental-dedicated functionalities are provided to support d. Guidance view provides a step-by-step user guidance a streamlined workflow that extend today’s dental with graphics to support a seamless image acquisition diagnostic imaging tools (e.g., Cone Beam CT): in this new clinical field. Example images and guidance texts are displayed for each individual step of the Dental Focus limits the field-of-view to a rectangular scanning workflow to assist non-expert operators a. area covering the dentomaxillofacial area, eliminating in effective planning. meaningful diagnostic information from other anatomical regions. The tissues that are not within the Highlights and benefits: focus of a dentist (e.g., brain or spinal cord) are only • Designed to seamlessly extend existing dental partly visible in the acquired images. Dental Focus can diagnostic workflow, enabling also novice users be configured with narrow, medium, and wide settings to perform dental-dedicated MRI examinations to allow for different range of information. It can also • Leverage the built-in automations to enable consistent be deselected if it is not desired. dental-dedicated MR imaging b. AutoPositioning enables the accurate positioning of the dentomaxillofacial region in the isocenter of the magnet with a single push of a button at the Select&Go screen. 8 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New TMJ Assist Dental Patient View Protocol tree for myExam Dental Assist TMJ (in this example the TMJ Assist is shown). 01:10 myExam Dental Assist offers preset protocols scout AutoAlign Scout and strategies for seven clinical focus areas Anatomy 30 overview (oral and maxillofacial structures, yes @ Basic Decision temporomandibular joint (TMJ), endodontic Anatomy 3D overview structures, periapical inflammation in yes Anatomy_3D_overview endodontics, periodontal structures, 03:44 Generic Views orthodontic structures), which Preferred contrast can be further personalized. PD T1 Anatomy_sag 02:49 Tissue_Identifier_sag 02:34 Generic Views Generic Views Anatomy cor 02:49 Tissue_identifier_cor 02:34 Generic Views Generic Views Fluid detection Fluid detection no Basic Decision no Basic Decision Fluid detection yes Fluid_detection_sag 03:03 Generic Views Inflammation Assessment no Basic Decision Inflammation_Assessment yes Inflammation_sag 02:46 Generic Views Endodontics Assis INPH Simple setup Intuitive ROI selection Intelligent guidance myExam Dental Assist powered by Dental Focus introduces workflow automations that enable seamless ROI selection resulting in a dental-dedicated FOV that meets the expectations for diagnostic imaging coverage in dentistry (e.g., similar to Cone Beam CT). 9 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New 2.3 Advanced Workflow Package Available for: MAGNETOM Free.Max and MAGNETOM Free.Star Category: Optional feature Pre-requisites: None Restrictions: None The Advanced Workflow Package streamlines the overall Highlights and benefits: patient preparation and facilitates a comprehensive • patient-side workflow. The InRoom Registration feature Patient registration at the scanner via allows for simplified patient check-in and the InRoom the Select&Go interface • Start functionality enables an expedited measurement Easy selection, review, and correction of patient details • initiation. Input of patient orientation, weight, and height • Start of measurement through Select&Go interface SIEMENS Healthineers ... MAGNETOM Free.Max - 00:06 -- Registration Push-button Start scan Positioning Full patient-side workflow allows the operator to perform imaging operation at the scanner, enabling the operator to remain by the side of the patient, when necessary, for as long as necessary. InRoom Registration, bush-button patient positioning and InRoom Start functionalities are all supported through the touchpad of the scanner. 10 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New 2.4 Phase Imaging Available for: MAGNETOM Free.Max Category: Optional feature Pre-requisites: syngo MR XA80A or later baseline Restrictions: None Phase imaging provides images (with GRE and Highlights and benefits: segmented EPI sequences) along with the option to • use a trigger signal that can be used by a third-party Support of real-time transfer of the phase image to the device to synchronize external hardware with the MRI. third-party workstation in conjunction with Access-i 2.5 Projection Imaging Available for: MAGNETOM Free.Max Category: Optional feature Pre-requisites: syngo MR XA80A or later baseline Restrictions: None Projection imaging provides functionality for acquisition Highlights and benefits: of projection data in different orientations, which can be • used to calculate the position of microcoils within the Support of real-time transfer of projection data to scanner. The calculation of position information is not third-party workstation in conjunction with Access-i performed within the Siemens Healthineers software and the projection data can be sent in real-time (via Access-i interface) to a third-party client that needs to calculate the location coordinates. 11 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New 2.6 myExam RT Assist with dedicated protocols Available for: MAGNETOM Free.Max Category: Optional feature Pre-requisites: A flat patient positioning in treatment position, using a flat Radiotherapy (RT) table overlay and a head coil holder is available in the RT Pro Edition. Imaging of the brain is performed using 2 Contour M coils placed close to the posterior (below the overlay) and anterior (on top of the coil holder) part of the head. Imaging of the head & neck and pelvis regions can be performed using the combination of Contour M & L and Contour L& Spine coils, respectively. Restrictions: None Accessories for RT patient setup: Flat, indexed RT overlay for the patient table (left), holder for the Contour M or L anterior head coil (right). myExam RT Assist with its dedicated protocols aids in Highlights and benefits: the acquisition of images for radiotherapy planning. • It provides a guided and automated workflow for RT Patient View provides the initial exam strategy and measurements in the brain, head-neck, and pelvis ensures the best distortion correction for individual regions. In addition, it is also customizable to the pulse sequences as well as strict transversal acquisition site-specific standards of care for RT imaging. The for transversal scans. • protocols in the myExam RT Assist have been optimized Step-by-step user guidance for seamless workflow. • for radiation therapy which include additional features Pre-configured examination strategy with 2D and 3D such as distortion correction, strict axial scanning, pulse sequences optimized for RT imaging ensuring negative distance factor, and B1 value monitoring. accurate geometry and appropriate orientation for import into RT planning software for the body regions brain, pelvis, and head-neck. • The following applications and imaging contrasts will be available: localization, T1, T2, VIBE Dixon, DWI. • Increased image quality and accelerated protocols using Deep Resolve technology. • Easy implementation of tailored examination to accommodate site-specific requirements. • Streamlined parameter view available to the advanced user to enable protocol optimization. 12 syngo MR XA80A – What’s New a b c Study ID 6aaaa3431 Study ID 6aaaa3434 Study ID 6aaaa3430 Examples of optimized T1 fl3D images (a, b) and T2 SPACE dark fluid (c) for RT imaging. Brain metastasis in right frontal lobe clearly visible using contrast media (a). Glioma of the right frontal brain sharply contrasted using contrast media (middle). Edema caused by a glioma as well as grey and white matter well demarcated (right). RT Head Neck Radiotherapy Patient View V Focused Region Extended Region localizer 01:59 t1_vibe_dixon_coro 03:10 t1_vibe_dixon_coro_2steps 06:52 RT Planning RT Planning t2_tse_tra_2mm 04:13 t2_tse_tra_dist.2mm_2steps 08:28 RT Planning RT Planning t1_tse_tra_2.5mm 03:24 t1_tse_tra_2.5mm_2steps 06:48 RT Planning RT Planning t2 tse_coro_4mm 01:31 RT Planning optional t1_vibe_dixon_tra 05:34 t1_vibe_dixon_tra_2steps 09:20 RT Planning RT Planning t2 tse coro_4mm_2steps 04:31 RT Planning ep2d_diff_stir_b50_600_tra_2steps 12:50 ep2d_diff_stir_b50_600_tra_2steps 12:50 RT Planning E RT Planning RT optimized protocols in myExam RT Assist for the head-neck region for brain examination. 13 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New 2.7 syngo.via RT Imaging Suite Available for: MAGNETOM Free.Max Category: Standard feature Pre-requisites: syngo.via RTiS Advanced Sim license for enabling the syngo.via RT Image Suite multi-modality viewer Restrictions: None syngo.via RT Image Suite is a dedicated multi-modality Highlights and benefits: RT software that is designed to make virtual simulation, • image assessment, and contouring easier and better The advanced simulation package contains loading of integrated – while also offering capabilities that go 3D images for CT, MR, PET, PET-CT, CBCT, and 4D CT/MR • beyond the current standard. Automatic rigid image registration with automatic alignment when volumes are loaded • Multiple contouring tools, incl. parallel contouring on multiple images, collaboration • Beam placement and patient marking with reference point and isocenter management • Transfer of coordinates for LAP lasers MART Inge Salt syngo.via RT Image Suite viewer for viewing and contouring multi-modality images of MR, CT, PET-CT, and CBCT. 14 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New 2.8 Laser Bridge1 Available for: MAGNETOM Free.Max Category: Optional feature Pre-requisites: None Restrictions: None (MR scans when LAP laser is powered down, as per laser operator manual) The DORADOnova MR3T1 is used for patient alignment Highlights and benefits: during patient setup or marking. This laser system • includes a movable sagittal plane, a movable coronal The laser system is certified for use with MRI devices plane which is projected from both lateral sides and up to 3T, including 0.55T • a fixed transverse plane. The laser’s control software Two laser light options available – red and green • CARINAnav is operated via touch screen interface. The laser system is operated by the CARINAnav control The adjustment of the laser can be remote-controlled. system which allows moving the lasers to a desired In addition, the fixed laser APOLLO MR3T1 can also be position • used with MAGNETOM Free.Max. AQUARIUS MRI phantom for external laser alignment quality assurance • Customizable bridge dimensions - MAGNETOM Free.Max RT Pro Edition with the LAP DORADOnova MR3T. 1 The information shown herein refers to products of 3rd party manufacturer’s and thus are in their regulatory responsibility. Please contact the 3rd party manufacturer for further information. 15 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New 3. General syngo MR XA80A platform improvements 3.1 Eco-Power Mode Available for: MAGNETOM Free.Max and MAGNETOM Free.Star Category: Standard feature Pre-requisites: None Restrictions: None Eco-power mode (EPM) enables energy-efficient MRI Highlights and benefits: system operations. Through this feature, the magnet • cooling cycle is intelligently self-controlled according to More efficient energy usage during non-productive the operating status. The cold head and the compressor times • are temporarily switched off during non-productive Lowering operational cost by lowering energy times, thereby saving energy. consumption of the MRI system 3.2 System start-up timer Available for: MAGNETOM Free.Max and MAGNETOM Free.Star Category: Optional feature Pre-requisites: None Restrictions: None With the system start-up timer, MAGNETOM Free.Max Highlights and benefits: and MAGNETOM Free.Star can be configured to • automatically start up at a user-defined time. Leveraging Enhanced efficiency by eliminating the wait time this feature, the system can be shut down overnight to during the system boot up • save energy and relied upon to automatically start back Allows for the configuration of up to three different up in the morning, ready for use when the operator is startup times for various days of the week • ready for the first scheduled patient. Lowering operational cost by lowering the overnight energy consumption of the MRI system 16 E A syngo MR XA80A – What’s New 3. General syngo MR XA80A platform improvements 17 Siemens Healthineers pioneers breakthroughs in The outcomes and statements provided by customers healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. The of Siemens Healthineers are unique to each customer’s company is a global provider of healthcare equipment, setting. 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