SOMATOM go.Open Pro
Overview
The SOMATOM go.Open Pro is an advanced Computed Tomography (CT) simulator from Siemens Healthineers, specifically designed for precision in radiation therapy planning. It integrates cutting-edge hardware and AI-powered software to streamline workflows, enhance image quality, and improve patient care. Key innovations include Direct i4D technology for real-time breathing adaptation during 4D CT scans, significantly reducing motion artifacts. AI-powered DirectORGANS provides consistent and high-quality auto-contouring of organs-at-risk (OARs), minimizing manual steps and reducing unwarranted variations. The system also features TwinSpiral Dual Energy for precise target delineation and Direct Lasers for seamless patient marking, controlled via a mobile tablet. With an 85 cm wide bore, it accommodates various patient positioning accessories, enhancing patient comfort during simulation. The SOMATOM go.Open Pro aims to empower clinicians to push the boundaries for challenging cases and expand precision medicine.
Reviewed by Pouyan Golshani, MD — Interventional Radiologist
Key Features
- Direct i4D (real-time breathing adaptation 4D CT)
- AI-powered DirectORGANS (automated organs-at-risk contouring)
- TwinSpiral Dual Energy (precise target delineation)
- Direct Laser (integrated patient marking lasers)
- Mobile Workflow (tablet-controlled setup and operation)
- 85 cm wide bore (accommodates positioning accessories)
- 128-slice capability
- Metal Artifact Reduction (iMAR)
- Automated 4D reconstruction
- DICOM/HL7 compliance for data transfer
Use Cases
- Radiation therapy planning
- Tumor delineation and localization
- Dose calculation in radiotherapy
- Managing complex patient cases with respiratory motion
- Improving patient comfort and experience during CT simulation
- Reducing image artifacts for more confident contouring
What Physicians Need to Know
Leverage the AI-powered DirectORGANS3 and Direct i4D3,4 for enhanced precision in RT planning, especially for challenging cases with respiratory motion, to potentially reduce target margins and spare healthy tissue. Utilize the mobile workflow to maintain patient interaction during setup, improving comfort and potentially reducing anxiety. Explore the TwinSpiral Dual Energy3 for improved tumor contrast and more confident contouring. Ensure proper integration with existing TPS and respiratory gating devices for a seamless workflow. Stay informed about software updates and utilize available training resources from Siemens Healthineers to maximize the system's capabilities.
The SOMATOM go.Open Pro is designed for integrated workflows, supporting standard DICOM/HL7 for data transfer to various Treatment Planning Systems. It requires interfaces for compatibility with third-party respiratory motion management devices (e.g., RGSC, Anzai). The system's integrated hardware and software, managed under a single vendor service contract, aim to simplify the overall IT and operational footprint. Compatibility with specific patient positioning overlays (Qfix, Civco) is also a key integration aspect for RT setups.
Details
| Category | Oncology AI, Radiology & Imaging AI |
| Pricing |
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| Deployment | On-premise (physical CT scanner system) |
| Compliance | |
| BAA Available | Unknown AI-estimated |
| HIPAA Compliant | Unknown AI-estimated |
| FDA Status |
1 AI-estimated The SOMATOM go.Open Pro received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance (K233650) on March 26, 2024, as a Class II Computed Tomography X-ray System (21 CFR §892.1750, Product Code JAK). It was cleared as part of a bundle submission for the SOMATOM go. Platform, dedicated for radiation therapy planning. |
| Integrations | |
| EHR | Not specified |
| Specialties | Oncology, Radiology |
What the Web Says
The Siemens SOMATOM go.Open Pro is a CT simulator specifically designed for radiation therapy planning, receiving generally positive feedback from physicians and medical physicists. It incorporates advanced AI-powered features like Direct i4D for real-time breathing adaptation and DirectORGANS for automated organ-at-risk contouring, aiming to improve precision and efficiency in treatment planning. Users highlight its ability to reduce motion artifacts and the need for rescanning, as well as its mobile workflow capabilities.
Overall: PositiveStrengths
- Direct i4D technology adapts to breathing patterns in real-time, significantly reducing motion artifacts and the need for rescanning in 4D CT scans.
- DirectORGANS uses AI for consistent and high-quality automated organ-at-risk contouring, approaching consensus-based contours and saving time.
- Features a wide 85 cm bore and a mobile workflow with tablet control, enhancing patient comfort and allowing therapists to remain at the patient's side.
- Offers fast rotation times (0.35 s) and 4 cm detector coverage, enabling deep inspiration breath-hold scanning for more patients.
- Provides high image quality for delineation and dose calculation, with features like DirectDensity and TwinSpiral Dual Energy for precise target delineation.
- Integrated laser system for seamless patient marking, supporting treatment planning workflows.
Limitations
- Increased acquisition time (up to 53%) with Direct i4D, although image quality is improved and rescans minimized.
- Potential issues with compatibility of third-party overlays and phantom sets for daily QA procedures.
- The system's full capabilities and advanced features may require a learning curve for staff.
- Some images may not meet specific quality assurance software requirements, potentially requiring manual adjustments.
- While generally positive, specific detailed user reviews outside of Siemens-provided materials or academic papers are limited in the search results.
Based on reviews from: Siemens Healthineers USA, healthcare-in-europe.com, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Germany, Central Alabama Radiation Oncology, Montgomery, USA, Motol University Hospital, PMC (PubMed Central), Innolitics (FDA 510(k) clearance), Medical Product Outsourcing, Springer Nature, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Physics World, YouTube, PartsSource, Scribd, accessdata.fda.gov
Last updated: 2026-07-20
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