MAGNETOM Amira

by Siemens Medical Solutions USA  · Based in United States →The clever spin on 1.5T.
Neurology Oncology Radiology

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Overview

The MAGNETOM Amira is a 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system from Siemens Healthineers, designed to elevate clinical capabilities and deliver comprehensive, advanced technology. It aims to extend care to more patients, enhance the patient experience, and boost process efficiency at lower costs per scan. Key innovations include the Quiet Suite, which significantly reduces sound during exams by up to 97%, and Eco-Power technology for substantial energy savings of up to 30% in standby mode. The system also incorporates DotGO software for streamlined workflows, increased consistency, and reproducible results, supporting a wide range of clinical applications from neurology and oncology to breast and prostate imaging. It is equipped with Siemens’ latest applications and syngo MR XA50M software architecture.

Reviewed by Pouyan Golshani, MD — Interventional Radiologist

Key Features

  • Quiet Suite (reduces sound pressure by up to 97%)
  • Eco-Power (up to 30% energy saving in standby mode)
  • DotGO / Dot Engine (streamlines operations, increases consistency, optimizes workflows)
  • FREEZEit (diagnostic value with free-breathing exams)
  • 10-min exams (streamlines operations for common body regions)
  • Tim 4G technology (high-density coils, improved SNR, coil exchangeability)
  • syngo MR XA50M software architecture
  • BioMatrix technology (customizes imaging to patient anatomy and physiology)
  • Onco Suite (collection of sequences, protocols, and evaluation tools for oncology)
  • Neuro Suite (advanced protocols for diffusion, perfusion, and fMRI)

Use Cases

  • Breast MRI (from clinical imaging to biopsy guidance)
  • Prostate MRI (multiparametric imaging for morphology, physiology, and function)
  • Oncology (detailed assessment of various oncological conditions)
  • Neurology (high resolution, fast protocols, and quieter exams for brain imaging)
  • Orthopedics (comprehensive protocols for joint imaging, including the spine)
  • General diagnostic imaging for radiology practices and hospitals

What Physicians Need to Know

DICOM Support & Standards
MAGNETOM Amira supports DICOM standards, enabling interoperability with other medical imaging systems. It is listed as a VistA Imaging Approved DICOM Modality Interface. [8, 10]
PACS Integration Method
The system integrates into existing clinical workflows, likely via DICOM, and leverages Siemens' syngo MR XA platform and an Access-i interface for third-party device integration. Siemens' AI-Rad Companion, which can be used with Siemens MRI scanners, is available on the teamplay cloud-based digital health platform and can be integrated into existing clinical workflows. [8, 28]
Reading Room Workflow Impact
MAGNETOM Amira streamlines operations with best-practice-based protocols enabling 10-minute exams for 75% of routine body regions. AI-driven tools like myExam Companion and DotGO simplify protocol management, automate routine tasks, and accelerate imaging, leading to increased consistency, reproducibility, and efficiency. Siemens' AI-enabled services aim to reduce radiologist workload by automating mundane processes, saving time in annotation and reporting, and decreasing cognitive load. [1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 17, 25]
AI Model Architecture (deep learning approach)
The system incorporates AI-driven tools and artificial intelligence-based technologies for automation and streamlined workflows. Siemens' general approach to AI in medical imaging involves deep learning, trained with extensive data, to develop 'anatomical intelligence' for image interpretation, differentiation of normal/abnormal tissue, and segmentation. Technologies like 'Deep Resolve' represent deep-learning-enabled protocols for MRI acceleration. [2, 4, 16, 23, 30]
Processing Speed (per study)
MAGNETOM Amira enables 10-minute exams for 75% of routine body region examinations. It features new speed technologies such as Simultaneous Multi-Slice TSE, CAIPIRINHA SPACE protocols for up to 50% faster 3D MSK scans, and Compressed Sensing for significantly reduced scan times. Specific protocols like GOBrain & GOBrain+ allow for 5-minute brain exams, and GOKnee3D for 10-minute high-resolution 3D knee exams. [1, 4, 16, 17, 29]
FDA Clearance Pathway (510k/De Novo)
MAGNETOM Amira has received FDA clearance via the 510(k) pathway. The latest clearance for MAGNETOM Amira with software syngo MR XA50M was K223343, cleared on March 28, 2023. [3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 15, 23]
Supported Modalities (CT/MRI/X-ray/US)
MAGNETOM Amira is a 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner. [1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 17, 19]
Physician Tip

Leverage MAGNETOM Amira's AI-driven features like myExam Companion and DotGO to standardize and accelerate MRI protocols, potentially achieving 10-minute exams for common studies. This can significantly improve patient throughput and consistency. The integrated AI aims to reduce repetitive tasks, freeing up radiologists to focus on complex interpretations and enhance diagnostic confidence. Utilize the advanced imaging sequences for comprehensive evaluations in neurology, oncology, and musculoskeletal imaging.

MAGNETOM Amira is DICOM compliant, ensuring seamless integration with existing PACS. Its syngo MR XA platform and Access-i interface facilitate connectivity with third-party devices. For enhanced AI capabilities, consider integrating with Siemens' teamplay cloud-based digital health platform, which hosts AI-Rad Companion applications designed to augment clinical workflows and reporting.

Details

Category Radiology & Imaging AI
Pricing Contact for quote Direct sales; capital equipment
DeploymentOn-premise (medical imaging hardware)
Compliance
BAA AvailableUnknown AI-estimated
HIPAA CompliantUnknown AI-estimated
FDA Status 1 AI-estimated

The MAGNETOM Amira with syngo MR XA50M received FDA 510(k) clearance (K223343) on March 28, 2023, as a 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system.

Integrations
EHR Not specified
Specialties Neurology, Oncology, Radiology

What the Web Says

The Siemens MAGNETOM Amira is a 1.5T MRI system designed for routine clinical imaging, emphasizing efficiency, patient comfort, and cost-effectiveness. It is praised for its patient-friendly features, streamlined workflows, and energy efficiency. While it may not have the absolute latest innovations of higher-end models, it provides reliable performance for everyday diagnostic accuracy.

Overall: Positive

Strengths

  • Patient-friendly design with reduced sound pressure (up to 97% quieter) and adjustable illumination/airflow.
  • Streamlined operations and improved workflows with DotGO platform and 10-minute exam protocols for 75% of body regions.
  • Energy-efficient with Eco-Power technology, saving up to 30% energy during standby, and Zero Helium boil-off technology.
  • High image quality and diagnostic accuracy across various clinical applications due to 1.5 Tesla magnet and Tim 4G coil technology.
  • Compact design suitable for facilities with space constraints (minimum room size of approximately 28 mu00b2).
  • Advanced applications for neurology, orthopedics, breast, and prostate MRI, including the ability to perform prostate exams without endorectal coils.

Limitations

  • May not feature the absolute latest innovations found in higher-end models like BioMatrix technology or higher gradient strengths.
  • A 2022 report indicated a Log4j vulnerability in the MAGNETOM Amira NUMARIS/X VA12M, which required workarounds.
  • Some sources mention that initial costs for GE medical equipment are higher, implying Siemens might be more affordable, but specific pricing details for Amira are often available only upon request.

Based on reviews from: MXR Imaging, Siemens MAGNETOM Amira 1.5T MRI Review: Practical Performance for Routine Imaging, HealthAidb, Benaka Healthcare (IndiaMART), Scribd, Sasha Health Care, Innolitics (FDA 510(k)), AuntMinnie, Bimedis, Justdial, SK-CERT

Last updated: 2026-07-20

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Press & Coverage

healthcare-in-europe.com
New MAGNETOM Amira can save up to u20ac20,000 in operational costs
Siemens Healthcare's new 1.5-tesla scanner MAGNETOM Amira offers clinical excellence with lower operating costs, potentially saving up to u20ac20,000 annually due to its Eco-Power technology and Zero Helium Boil-off technology.
2014-12
Imaging Technology News
Siemens' 501(k)-pending MRI Scanner Combines Cutting-edge Technology with Lower Operating Costs
Siemens Healthcare introduced the Magnetom Amira 1.5 Tesla system at RSNA 2014, highlighting its low operating costs through Eco-Power and Zero Helium Boil-Off technologies, while awaiting FDA 510(k) clearance.
2014-12
Imaging Technology News
Siemens Announces FDA Clearance of Magnetom Amira MRI Scanner
Siemens Healthcare announced that the U.S. FDA has cleared the Magnetom Amira 1.5 Tesla MRI system, which features Eco-Power technology for significant power savings and aims to meet the needs of various healthcare facilities.
2016-01
AuntMinnie
FDA clears Siemens' Magnetom Amira MRI scanner - AuntMinnie
The FDA has cleared Siemens Healthcare's Magnetom Amira 1.5-tesla MRI unit, which includes power-conserving technology and the DotGo MRI exam software, targeting radiology practices and small to medium-sized hospitals.
2016-01
Siemens Healthineers
New MRI portfolio from Siemens Healthineers expands the reach of BioMatrix Technology
Siemens Healthineers expanded its MRI portfolio with BioMatrix Technology, introducing it to the Magnetom Amira in the 60-cm bore segment, aiming for consistent scan results and enhanced financial sustainability.
2018-11
FDA
K223343 - 510(k) Premarket Notification - FDA
This FDA 510(k) premarket notification details the substantial equivalence of MAGNETOM Amira and MAGNETOM Sempra with syngo MR XA50M software to predicate devices, highlighting new and modified hardware and software features.
2023-03
Journal of Medical Sciences
The Utility of Susceptibility-Weighted Imaging in the Diagnosis of Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Type - Journal of Medical Sciences
A case report published in the Journal of Medical Sciences utilized a Siemens 1.5 Tesla Magnetom Amira MRI scanner for conventional cranial MRI and susceptibility-weighted imaging in the diagnosis of Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Type.
2022-01
Siemens Healthineers
MAGNETOM Flash
The MAGNETOM Flash highlights how MAGNETOM Amira contributes to streamlining clinical operations and increasing productivity with its advanced technology and lower costs per scan.
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