MRI Coil Repair Services & Loaners
MRI Coil Repair
Electrical, mechanical, cosmetic, and testing restoration to eliminate artifacts for most major OEM coils, delivering original performance at a fraction of the cost.
Reduce MRI Coil Lifecycle Costs
MRI coils are critical to image quality and patient throughput. When they fail, the cost of replacement adds up fast. MXR Imaging offers professional MRI coil repair as a proven, cost-effective alternative to buying new. Advanced diagnostics, quality components, and fast turnaround help your facility stay operational and reduce total imaging costs.
MRI Coil Repairs & Services
Our engineering team manages the intricate electronic and mechanical components required for optimal imaging. We fix a wide range of common failures to extend the lifespan of your clinical assets.
Electronic Failures
We fix broken flex circuits, damaged cables, and faulty RF amplifiers or pre-amplifiers.
Cosmetic Restoration
Specialized re-foaming, touch-ups, and refurbishment to like-new condition.
Mechanical Issues
Repair of latches, housings, straps, and structural damage.
System Validation
Full diagnostics, component testing, and validation to OEM specifications.
Repairs for Major MRI Brands
A damaged coil should not result in prolonged system downtime. Our engineering team has the technical expertise to repair and refurbish coils from most leading manufacturers. We use proprietary testing tools to validate repairs, ensuring the component meets or exceeds OEM performance specs. We support facilities, from large hospital networks to orthopedic, podiatry, and veterinary practices.
GE HealthCare
Support for HDx, Voyager, and Artist series coils.
Siemens Healthineers
Specialized repair for Tim technology and Skyra/Aera coils.
Philips Healthcare
Expertise in dStream and Ingenia digital coil architectures.
Fujifilm
Specialized service for the Echelon and Oasis series, including high-field and open MRI scanner components
Specialty & Third-Party Manufacturers
Services for Medrad, Invivo, and USA Instruments, including dedicated extremity, pediatric, and niche surface coils.
Rapid Uptime Through Coil Exchange & Loaner Programs
We recognize that clinical downtime is the primary concern when a coil fails. To support uninterrupted patient care, MXR offers two distinct pathways to get your MRI scanner back online.
MRI Coil Exchange Program
Our exchange program is the fastest way to resolve equipment failure. Instead of waiting for a repair, we ship a fully refurbished, ISO-certified coil to your facility immediately. This process significantly reduces shipping costs and logistics while ensuring your system is back in service as soon as the next day. Once you receive the replacement, you simply ship your damaged core back to our facility.
MRI Loaner Coil Support
For facilities that prefer to keep their original assets, we maintain a fleet of loaner coils. Subject to availability, a loaner can be dispatched to your site to bridge the gap while our engineers perform the full restoration of your specific equipment. This ensures you maintain your scanning schedule without compromise.
The MXR Coil Repair Process
We have aligned our logistical support with our engineering milestones to provide a transparent, end-to-end experience. From the moment you notice an artifact to the final safety check, our process is designed for speed, safety, and clinical excellence.
Phase 1: Service Initiation & Logistics
- Service Initiation & Rapid Selection: Contact our team to receive a repair authorization. At this stage, we can determine if a coil exchange is the optimal path for your timeline or if a loaner coil is required to maintain your schedule.
- Secure Shipping: We provide specialized, protective shipping containers designed to shield sensitive electronics from transit damage, ensuring your asset arrives safely at our facility.
Phase 2: Technical Evaluation & Planning
- Initial Assessment & Advanced Diagnosis: Once received, engineers carefully inspect the coil for visible structural damage and connectivity issues. Using sophisticated diagnostic tools, we pinpoint the root cause of the malfunction.
- Quote & Approval: We provide a clear cost estimate based on our diagnostic findings. Repairs only proceed once you have reviewed and approved the quote, ensuring full budget transparency.
Phase 3: Engineering & Restoration
- Component Replacement: Faulty elements such as wires, capacitors, or connectors are replaced with high-quality parts from our ISO-certified inventory.
- Calibration & Testing: Repaired coils undergo rigorous calibration to meet original manufacturer specifications and performance standards, ensuring signal-to-noise (SNR) ratios are fully restored.
- Aesthetic Refurbishment & Paint Bay: Coils are moved to our state-of-the-art in-house paint bay. This process involves professional repainting and re-foaming to restore aesthetics to a "like new" finish.
Phase 4: Quality Assurance & Delivery
- Quality Assurance & Final Safety Checks: Every repair adheres to stringent ISO 13485:2016 measures. We perform comprehensive final testing for safety standards and potential hazards to protect both patients and operators.
- Secure Return & Integration: The refurbished coil is returned in protective packaging. Our engineering team remains available for post-repair technical support to ensure the component syncs perfectly with your system software upon arrival.
Inside Our MRI Coil Center
Performance-Driven Repairs
Every coil we receive goes through a thorough diagnostic evaluation to find the root cause of failure. Repairs are validated against objective performance benchmarks -- no guesswork, just data.
Physical & Electronic Evaluation
Engineers carefully inspect the damaged coil for visible structural damage, connectivity issues, or electronic malfunctions. Following the physical check, our engineers perform electronic bench testing to measure tuning, matching, and decoupling performance. This ensures we address both visible wear and hidden electronic degradation.
ISO-Certified Quality Standards
Utilizing our ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management system, we replace faulty elements such as wires, capacitors, or connectors with high-quality parts to restore full functionality. This provides a reliable alternative to the expensive exchange programs offered by manufacturers.
Aesthetic Refurbishment & Paint Bay
Coils are moved to our state-of-the-art in-house paint bay for cosmetic restoration, as needed. This process involves specialized repainting and refurbishment that restores the coil’s aesthetics to like-new condition while safeguarding its surface and preserving long-term performance.
Signal Validation & Final Safety Checks
Before any coil is returned to your facility, it undergoes final testing to verify signal-to-noise (SNR) ratios and ghosting levels. We conduct comprehensive safety checks for potential hazards to protect both patients and operators, confirming the component is ready for clinical use.
