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October 9, 2018 

VIA ELECTRONIC FILING PUBLIC VERSION 

Amb. Robert E. Lighthizer Docket No.: USTR-2018-0025 

United States Trade Representative 

600 17th Street NW 

Washington, DC 20508 

Re: Request to Exclude Certain Magnetom Magnetic Resonance Imaging 

(“MRI”) Devices from Section 301 Tariffs 

Dear Ambassador Lighthizer, 

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (“SMS”, d.b.a. Siemens Healthineers) respectfully 

requests for the exclusion of certain Magnetom Magnetic Resonance Imaging (“MRI”) devices, 

classified under HTS 9018.13.0000, from the Section 301 tariffs enacted against products from 

the People’s Republic of China (“China”). 

I. Background 

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (“SMS”), with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is 

a global company with significant operations in the U.S. providing medical diagnostic equipment 

to healthcare professionals through its [----] U.S. employees. SMS has over [----] MRI systems 

installed in the U.S. 

II. The Product 

SMS imported these items from wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China. The imported 

Magnetom MRI devices are classifiable under Harmonized Tariff System of the U.S. (“HTSUS”) 

code 9018.13.0000. 

MRI is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the 

physiological processes of the body in both health and disease. MRI scanners use strong 

magnetic fields, magnetic field gradients, and radio waves to generate images of the organs in 

the body. MRI does not involve X-rays or the use of ionizing radiation, which distinguishes it 

from computed tomography (CT), computerized axial tomography (CAT), and positron emission 

tomography (PET) scans. 

A detailed list of SMS imported Magnetom MRI devices are provided herein: 
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III. Rationale for Requested Exclusion

A. The Technology Is Not Covered by Made in China 2025 

We understand that Section 301 tariffs are designed, among other things, to safeguard U.S. 

industries and technologies highlighted in the Chinese government’s “Made in China 2025” plan. 

However, the technology for these items is not covered by the “Made in China 2025” plan. 

Therefore, imposition of additional 25% duties on the parts and accessories SMS imports from 

China would serve no practical purpose to eliminate China’s unreasonable and discriminatory 

acts, policies, and practices identified by the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”). 

These items consist of radio frequency and gradient coils, none contain magnet coils, and are 

minor parts and accessories in MRI diagnostic devices. The technology does not contain the 

properties responsible for achieving or exceeding the performance levels, characteristics, or 

functions of the imaging devices covered by “Made in China 2025”. 

Specifically, “Made in China 2025” covers the following medical imaging equipment: 3T and 

above superconducting magnetic resonance system (MRI), open superconducting system, 128 

rows of X-ray computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography / X-ray computed 

tomography (PET-CT) machine, positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging 

system (integrated PET-MRI), color doppler ultrasound diagnostic equipment (128 and above 

physical channels), micro-ultrasound diagnostic equipment, digital subtraction angiography 

system (new imaging equipment such as DSA), X-ray phase contrast imaging, electrical 

impedance imaging equipment, and magnetoencephalography equipment. 

SMS’ imported Magnetom MRI devices are not among those that benefit from the “Made in 

China 2025” program, or any other Chinese Government’s acts, policies or practices identified 

by the USTR as being unreasonable and discriminatory and that burden or restrict U.S. 

commerce. 

B. The Imported MRI Devices Are Solely from SMS’ Wholly Foreign-Owned 

Enterprises in China. No Technology Has Been Transferred For Which the 301 

Tariffs Seek to Protect. 

We imported Magnetom MRI devices exclusively from our wholly owned facility in China. As 

recognized by USTR in its March 22, 2018 report, force-transfer of technology exists in jointProduct Description Part 

Number 

Magnetom Aera MRI [-----------] 

Magnetom Amira MRI [-----------] 
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ventures between a U.S. and a Chinese company1. However, SMS’ Chinese facility is a wholly 

owned subsidiary. Unlike joint-ventures, wholly foreign-owned enterprises are not susceptible to 

state coercion of any kind, including forced transfer of technology. 

Moreover, wholly foreign-owned enterprises support SMS’ U.S. operations and U.S. work force, 

including product development, engineering, testing, information technology, purchasing and 

supply chain, finance, planning, customer service, corporate development, as well as sales and 

marketing jobs. Imposition of additional 25% duties on its imported products, however, will only 

punish SMS with no practical effect to eliminate China’s unfair trade policies identified by 

USTR. 

C. The Imported Magnetom MRI Devices Cannot Be Sourced Elsewhere 

Manufacturing of the Magnetom MRI devices presents a unique business challenge. The devices 

are heavily regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”). No other manufacturers 

are available outside of China, nor is it feasible to qualify a new manufacturer as it would require 

significant capital investment and resources and long lead time due to complex regulatory 

schemes. The U.S. market does not demand sufficient quantities of the MRI devices to justify 

qualification of another manufacturer or relocating manufacturing to the U.S. 

Imposing 25% duties on SMS’ imported Magnetom MRI devices, therefore, would significantly 

increase our production cost and ultimately result in increased healthcare costs in an already 

price sensitive market. In this respect, rather than pay a 25 percent duty and import the devices at 

a loss, which could negatively impact the company and its employees, SMS may need to cease 

selling the models in the U.S. market all together, which in turn would negatively impact the U.S. 

healthcare industry and the availability of these vital diagnostic medical services. 

IV. Conclusion 

For the reasons outlined above, SMS respectfully requests an exclusion of the Magnetom MRI 

devices from the Section 301 tariffs because it would significantly increase its operating cost and 

make the company less competitive. The technology of these items is not covered by the Made in 

China 2025 or otherwise affected by the concerns cited by the USTR as justification for 

implementing the Section 301 tariffs. Tariffs on MRI devices that are not available elsewhere 

outside of China will not advance national trade objectives and will be to the detriment of U.S. 

manufacturing. 

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We have redacted certain business confidential information in this exclusion request and the 

accompanying exclusion form. As permitted in the Exclusion Request Procedures, SMS has 

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 See Findings of The Investigation Into China’s Acts, Policies, And Practices Related to 

Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, Executive 

Summary, by office of the USTR Executive Office of the President (March 22, 2018), at vi-vii. 
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identified business confidential information in brackets and has appropriately stamped each page 

containing business confidential information. As requested, we are simultaneously providing a 

public version of this request. SMS hereby certifies that disclosure of the bracketed business 

confidential information would endanger trade secrets or profitability, and that the information 

would not customarily be released to the public. The undersigned further certifies that the 

information provided is complete and correct to the best of his knowledge. 

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to 

contact the undersigned. 

Respectfully submitted, 

 Daniel J. Cannistra 

 Counsel to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 
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9. Is this product, or a comparable product, available from sources in third countries? (If you

10. Please provide the value and quantity (with units) of the Chinese-origin product of concern

that you purchased for each calendar year specified. Limit this figure to the products

purchased by your firm (or by members of your trade association) alone. Please provide

estimates if precise figures are unavailable.

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% of your total gross sales in 2017 that the Chinese-origin product accounted for.

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accounts for.

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indicate "NO", you must provide support for your assertion in Box 12).

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11. Is the Chinese-origin product of concern sold as a final product or an input used in

a) For imports sold as final products, please provide:

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assertion in the box below. (Note: text entered below can extend beyond the

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 MAGNETOM Amira

The clever spin

 on 1.5T
 

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1 During standby. Data on file. 

MAGNETOM Amira

at a glance

• Siemens Healthineers high end 60 cm bore 1.5T scanner

• It is especially designed for lower cost per scan 

• It features the unique Eco-Power which saves 

further 30%1 energy during standby mode. 

• Based on syngo MR E11, it has access to most trendsetting 

applications e.g. SMS, FREEZEit, QISS, RESOLVE, etc.

• Some call it the 60 cm bore equivalent of MAGNETOM Aera. 

Some call it the successor of MAGNETOM Avanto . 
 

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Magnetic Resonance

MAGNETOM Amira

The clever spin on 1.5T

Financial certainty

with cost-cutting technologies

New clinical opportunities

with high-end applications

Consistent quality

with standardized workflows
 

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Magnetic Resonance

MAGNETOM Amira

The clever spin on 1.5T

Financial certainty

with cost-cutting technologies

New clinical opportunities

with high-end applications

Consistent quality

with standardized workflows
 

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Current operational challenges in MRI

Lack of standardized workflows 

due to different scanning 

techniques or protocol variation, 

lead to inconsistent image quality. 

This affects efficiency of scanner 

utilization and may affect 

institutional reputation. 
 

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Brain, spine and large joints represent 

75%1 of daily routine case mix

1 Evaluation of MRI utilization. Based on 2.2 million Siemens MR examinations in 2013. 

Others 1.0%

 Up to 75%1 

Vascular 2.4%

Breasts 1.6%

Upper extremities 6.0%

Lower extremities 3.0%

Pelvis and abdomen 7.0%

Thorax 2.0%

Cardiac 1.4%

Spine 25.1%

Brain 32.2%

Hips 1.6%

Shoulder 5.0%

Knee 11.7%

of standard exams covered 

by the Dot engines
 

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Three standard Dot engines with MAGNETOM Amira 

Brain Dot Engine, Spine Dot Engine and Large Joint Dot Engine address consistency 

and workflow standardization in up to 75%1 of daily routine case mix.

Brain Dot Engine Spine Dot Engine Large Joint Dot Engine 

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Standardize your workflow with DotGO

• Dot engines for flexible strategies, 

consistency and efficiency.

• Flexible strategies allow fast 

protocol adaptation according to 

patient’s condition.

• Consistency with AutoAlign for 

automatic slice positioning. 

according to patient’s anatomy

• Efficiency with AutoCoverage, 

AutoLabelling of vertebrae and 

Inline Curved reconstruction.

Brain Dot Engine

Spine Dot Engine

Large Joint Dot Engine
 

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• Simply change exam strategy to 

instantly adapt protocols 

• Decision step for adding additional 

sequences for special exams

• Contrast agent step for adding 

contrast sequences

Flexibility with Dot engines

Instantly adapt protocols by changing exam strategy

Brain Dot Engine

Large Joint Dot Engine
 

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MTAs should be able to perform 

scans with the least number of 

clicks and be guided by scanner 

protocols to ensure same quality 

images across all scanners.1

Dr. Harsha Chadaga

Columbia Asia Hospital Bangalore 

India

Ensuring the same image quality across the scanner

fleet

1 The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.

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syngo MR E11 

Same software platform across all current MAGNETOM systems reduces staff training efforts, 

ease staff rotation and making staff scheduling easier.

MAGNETOM Amira fits perfectly especially in centers with multiple MAGNETOM scanners.

syngo MR E11

MAGNETOM 

1.5T

MAGNETOM 

3T

Installed base Biograph mMR 

3T/PET

MAGNETOM Terra

7T
 

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With syngo MR E11, our scanners run 

on a common software platform, 

enabling more efficient operation of 

our scanners. Many functions 

including training, staffing, as well as 

protocol deployment are easier to 

achieve with a common platform for 

our network of imaging centers.1

Lawrence Tanenbaum, PhD, MD

RadNet, Inc.

New York, USA 

syngo MR E11 - common software platform 

for every new MRI scanner 

1 The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.

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teamplay Protocols

Streamlined & remote protocol optimization

Manage all your protocols in one place – 

and distribute them to Siemens MRI 

devices within your network.

• Access scanners remotely and 

optimize protocol settings 

• Distribute optimized protocols – reaching 

several scanners simultaneously

Highly efficient MRI protocol 

management across your fleet.
 

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We probably spend a good 3-4 hours 

a week optimizing our protocols and 

rolling them out across the practice. 

That was before teamplay. teamplay

has changed everything.1

Robert Day

Chief Operating Officer

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology 

New York, USA 

teamplay supports you being more efficient 

in standardization efforts

1 The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.

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Consistent quality with standardized workflows

Brain Dot Engine, Spine Dot Engine 

and Large Joint Dot Engine

address consistency and workflow standardization 

in up to 75%1 of daily routine case mix

syngo MR E11

reduces staff training efforts, ease staff 

rotation and making staff scheduling easier

teamplay

Streamline protocols with teamplay 

across scanners within the fleet

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MAGNETOM Amira

The clever spin on 1.5T

Financial certainty

with cost-cutting technologies

New clinical opportunities

with high-end applications

Consistent quality

with standardized workflows
 

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Current clinical challenges in MRI 

Increasing local competition, 

well-informed patients, and 

the constant need to attract 

referrers make clinical 

differentiation more important 

than ever. 
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GOBrain and GOBrain+ 

Push-button diagnostic brain exam 

1 Acquired with Head/Neck 16 coil.

T1, 96 s T2, 56 s T2 DarkFluid, 154 s

DWI, ADC, 74 s T2*, 6 s

GOBrain

Σ 6:45 min1

T1, 96 s T2, 56 s T2 DarkFluid, 154 s T1, 104 s

DWI, ADC, 74 s MPRAGE, 263 s T1, 104 s T2*, 102 s

GOBrain+

Σ 16:16 min1
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Simultaneous Multi-Slice 

Advanced Neuro exams

• SMS diffusion weighted imaging for up to 48% reduction 

in scan time without compromise

• SMS in BOLD imaging for more measurements, 

higher SNR at same scan time

DWI b1000, 

TA 1:53 min

SMS 2 DWI b1000, 

TA 0:58 min

MDDW 30 directions, b1000, 

GRAPPA 2, TA 8:35 min

MDDW 30 directions, b1000, 

GRAPPA 2, SMS 2, TA 4:38 min

ep2d BOLD, 90 measurements, 

GRAPPA 2, TA 4:39 min

ep2d BOLD, 180 measurements

GRAPPA 2, SMS 2, TA 4:40 min
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Simultaneous Multi-Slice 

Up to 50% reduction in scan time for Body

DWI b50, b800, GRAPPA 2, TA 3:08 min

DWI b50, b800, GRAPPA 2, SMS 2, TA 1:43 min

DWI b50, b400, b800, GRAPPA 2, TA 5:07 min

DWI b50, b400, b800, GRAPPA 2, SMS 2, TA 2:32 min
 

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QISS

A disruptive leap in non contrast MRA

1 Hodnett-AJR-197-1466. 2 Knobloch-ClinRadiol-69-4854. 3 Robert Edelman, MAGNETOM Flash #60; Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, US. 

QISS

• Non-CE peripheral MRA for patients with renal 

insufficiencies at comparable accuracy to 

conventional MRA1,2

• Easy-to-handle approach for imaging peripheral 

arteries with little requirement 

for further adjustments”2 

• Potential to save operational cost of up to 

$180/patient by omitting disposables, contrast agent 

and lab tests (GFR)3 
 

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Nowadays, patients are very well 

educated. We must provide the latest, the 

best to our patients, and in a right way. 1

Dr. Harsha Chadaga, 

Columbia Asia Hospital Bangalore, 

India

Patients demand the best care

1 The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.

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As a high-end hospital you need good 

MRIs. Our MR images are our business 

card. New indications in MRI are 

extremely important, because they open 

up new opportunities for the patients.1

Prof. Rolf Janka

Uniklinik Erlangen

Erlangen, Germany

New indications open new opportunities for patients

1 The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.

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New clinical opportunities with high-end applications 

GOBrain and GOBrain+ 

Clinically validated push-button 

brain exam in 6:45 minutes

Simultaneous Multi-Slice

Reduce up to 50%1 scan time in diffusion 

weighted imaging with Simultaneous Multi-Slice

FREEZEit 

Always the right contrast for dynamic liver 

exams and free-breathing exams

QISS

Potentially save up to $180 per patient by omitting 

disposables, contrast agents and lab tests (GFR)2 

1 Data on file

2 Hodnett-AJR-197-1466; 2Knobloch-ClinRadiol-69-4854;3Robert Edelman, MAGNETOM Flash #60. Northwestern.
 

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MAGNETOM Amira

The clever spin on 1.5T

Financial certainty

with cost-cutting technologies

New clinical opportunities

with high-end applications

Consistent quality

with standardized workflows
 

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Current financial challenges in MRI 

Global reimbursement cuts

(especially in routine exams)1, 

and rising operating costs, 

put healthcare providers under 

financial pressure. 

1IMV data, 45% for Brain exams.
 

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Best-practice-based protocols for high-throughput 

requirements 10-min exams

1 Assumes user interaction and coil setup in 1:30 min or less.

T1 SE sag

1:19 min

T2 TSE tra 

1:54 min

T2 TIRM tra

2:08 min

EPI 2D 

b-value 0 + 1000

0:47 min

AutoAlign Head

0:19 min

Adjustment times

0:50 min

Exam complete

Patient Setup

Complete exam faster!1 
 

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Best-practice-based protocols for high-throughput 

requirements 10-min exams

Optimized image quality for given throughput requirement

• Siemens Healthineers standard protocols 

• Best-practice fast exams sourced from global installed base

• Evaluations and optimization by our experts

• Evaluations by customers

Fast Image quality head

c-spine

t-spine

l-spine

hip

knee

shoulder
 

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Cost saving features

Save 30%1 energy with Eco-Power

1 During standby. Data on file.
 

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Cost saving features

Zero helium boil-off

Zero helium boil-off

• Eliminate the fastest rising cost 

component in MRI operations

• True zero boil-off technology
 

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Save on siting and installation time

• Minimum total space requirement 

(for magnet, electronics and 

console room) of < 28m2 

• Typical installation time < 7 days

• Only 2 electronic cabinets, can be 

placed against the wall or at 

corner of the room
 

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Well, we do not only need to 

improve the clinical results, but also 

make the system more efficient.1

Dr. Harsha Chadaga

Columbia Asia Hospital

Bangalore, India

Improve the clinical results and system efficiency

1 The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.

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By spending less on generating our MR 

images, we are consequently able to 

make MRI services more accessible to 

our patients.1

Prof. Rolf Janka

Uniklinik Erlangen

Erlangen, Germany

Make MRI services more accessible to patients

1 The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.

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It is certainly a great step forward if 

investment and operating costs can be 

reduced while maintaining the highquality we need.1

Prof. Rolf Janka

Uniklinik Erlangen

Erlangen, Germany

Reduce operating costs without affecting image 

quality

1 The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.

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Financial certainties with cost-cutting technologies 

10-min exams

Time and image quality optimized protocols 

for most commonly performed routine exams

Eco-Power

Save up to 30%1 energy consumption with 

Eco-Power during stand-by mode 

Zero helium boil-off 

Reduce operating cost and system downtime 

with zero helium boil-off technology

1 During standby. Data on file.
 

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Whole-body imaging 

Excellent image quality with high SNR Tim 4G coils

T1 VIBE dixon in 4 steps, CAIPIRINHA 4 

TA: 18 s per steps

Head/Neck 16

Spine 18 

Body 13 coils 
 

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MAGNETOM Amira

Tim 4G high-density coils designed for high SNR

Same coils on both 

MAGNETOM Amira 

Tim [96x16] and 

Tim [96x24]

Head/Neck 16 Flex Large/Small 4 Hand/Wrist 16 Shoulder 

Large/Small 16 Foot/Ankle 16

Spine 18 Body 13 iTx Extremity 18 Peripheral Angio 16
 

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MAGNETOM Amira

Tim 4G high-density coils designed for high SNR

1 Only for MAGNETOM Aera Tim [204x24].

Exchangeable with 

MAGNETOM Aera

Head/Neck 161 Hand/Wrist 16 Shoulder 

Large/Small 16 Flex Large/Small 4 Foot/Ankle 16

Breast 18 4-Channel BI Breast Special-Purpose 4
 

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Truly independent RF channels 

for high image quality and speed

Independent partial images, 

Simultaneously acquired 

in one single scan and 

in one single FOV

Tim [96x24] 

22 independent partial images with Tim [96x24]

Acquired with 2x Body 13 and Spine 18

Combined image
 

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Truly independent RF channels 

for high image quality and speed

Independent partial images, 

Simultaneously acquired 

in one single scan and 

in one single FOV

Tim [96x16] 

16 independent partial images with Tim [96x16]

Acquired with Head/Neck 16

Combined image
 

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MAGNETOM Amira offers exceptional 

image quality for every region of the 

body. I am particularly impressed with 

excellent non-contrast peripheral 

angiography images.1 

Walter Riffeser, PhD

Radiological practice Maximilianstrasse

Munich Germany

MAGNETOM Amira offers exceptional image quality

1 The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.

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MAGNETOM Amira provides high-quality images

Detlef Wujciak, PhD

Radiological community practice 

Halle, Germany

With our new MRI system, we wanted to 

increase the number of examinations we 

were able to perform with improved image 

quality while also enhancing the experience 

for our patients. MAGNETOM Amira 

delivered high-quality images from the 

beginning - we can already say that it is a 

very good product with great potential.1 

“ 

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The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.
 

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My experience is that our MAGNETOM 

Amira is excellent! Truly a princess of 

imaging: faster, efficient and robust 

– a perfect imaging system.1 

Atul Kapur, PhD, MD, MNAMS

Advanced Diagnostics and Institute of 

Imaging in Amritsar Punjab, India

MAGNETOM Amira is fast, efficient and robust

1 The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.

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MAGNETOM Amira has scored in 

all corners of clinical efficiency

1 The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.

Mahalingam Venkatesan, PhD

Mithra Scans Private Ltd 

Salem Tamilnadu, India

MAGNETOM Amira was a perfect decision that 

meets my requirements. This machine has scored 

in all the corners of clinical efficiency. It gives me 

the clinical edge in all the specialties, 

complementing with an excellent workflow. This 

is thanks to Tim 4G. Now, I’m able to do high 

resolution prostate studies with the Body 13 coil. 

This is a great marketing advantage for us and 

also gives higher comfort to patients as the 

examination is painless and non-invasive.1 

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We are really pleased to use MAGNETOM 

Amira to provide higher level clinical 

service in our region. I’m proud of its 

image quality, which is similar to what 

high level clinical institutes are providing. 

Investment in Siemens’ MAGNETOM 

Amira supports us in establishing a unique 

position in the region.1 

Hayato Uno, PhD

Uno Hospital in Aichi

Japan

The image quality is similar to what a 

high level clinical institute is providing

1 The statements by Siemens’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. 

Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results. 

This statement is from a person, who or whose institution is engaged in a collaboration with Siemens.

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MAGNETOM Amira 

At a glance

Field of view: 

50cm x 50cm x 45cm

Scan range: 

140cm

Transmit 

amplifier: 

15kW

Connection 

value: 

38kVA

Magnet length: 

155cm

System length: 

171cm

1.5T 60cm 

bore size

Tim [96x16] and 

Tim [96x24]

Gradients 

strength: 

33mT/m 

(effective 57mT/m)

Slew rate: 

125T/m/s 

(effective 217T/m/s)

Siting: 

< 28m2 

System weight 

(operational): 

4.56t
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