Esaote brings I-Genius intraoperative MRI closer to U.S. market

Esaote presented the latest developments of I-Genius, an open MRI system for intraoperative brain tumor imaging, at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons annual meeting in San Antonio. The meeting took place from May 1 to 4. 

I-Genius is designed to support glioma surgery by allowing multiple MRI acquisitions during a procedure. Esaote said the system can provide imaging checks without moving the patient from the surgical table. 

The platform is optimized for the surgical environment and intended to bring MRI verification steps into the operating room. Esaote said the approach is meant to support intraoperative decision-making during complex tumor removal. 

Company materials describe a 1-room setup with 1 surgical table and a 1.7-meter safe zone. The system also includes tools such as a dedicated cranial fixation system, a 55-inch UHD monitor for real-time image display, and optional BrainNav neuronavigation by MedCom. 

Glioma surgery can require assessment of residual tumor during resection. Esaote said intraoperative MRI is intended to help surgeons evaluate tumor removal during the procedure rather than after patient transfer. 

I-Genius is pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance and is not yet available for sale in the U.S., according to Esaote.