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What must be reported in the report?
What must be reported in the report?
What should be ensured when suspending the device from the string?
What should be ensured when suspending the device from the string?
What is the MR Conditional icon?
What is the MR Conditional icon?
What is the primary purpose of this test method?
What is the primary purpose of this test method?
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What should be done with items placed in the MR environment?
What should be done with items placed in the MR environment?
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What information should be included in the report for each specimen tested?
What information should be included in the report for each specimen tested?
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What is the purpose of the test method for MR images?
What is the purpose of the test method for MR images?
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What is the primary purpose of the terms MR safe, MR unsafe, and MR conditional?
What is the primary purpose of the terms MR safe, MR unsafe, and MR conditional?
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What must be reported in the report in terms of the device's center of mass?
What must be reported in the report in terms of the device's center of mass?
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What should be included in the report regarding the artifact measurement?
What should be included in the report regarding the artifact measurement?
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What type of magnetic field should the device be tested in?
What type of magnetic field should the device be tested in?
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What is an incorrect assumption often made about items labeled MR safe or MR compatible?
What is an incorrect assumption often made about items labeled MR safe or MR compatible?
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What type of device is the test method specific to?
What type of device is the test method specific to?
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What type of torque is considered in this test method?
What type of torque is considered in this test method?
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What should be included on the product packaging label?
What should be included on the product packaging label?
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What should be done before permitting any uncertain items into the MR environment?
What should be done before permitting any uncertain items into the MR environment?
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What is the relationship between torque and deflection angle?
What is the relationship between torque and deflection angle?
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What is the MR Unsafe marking?
What is the MR Unsafe marking?
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What information should be included about the MRI system?
What information should be included about the MRI system?
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What should be done to the device prior to testing?
What should be done to the device prior to testing?
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What is required for images containing both the device being tested and the reference object?
What is required for images containing both the device being tested and the reference object?
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What is the best way to assess MR Conditional requirements?
What is the best way to assess MR Conditional requirements?
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What should be included on patient information cards for devices that require them?
What should be included on patient information cards for devices that require them?
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What must be reported if the device deflects during the test?
What must be reported if the device deflects during the test?
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What type of pulse sequence should be used to assess the device?
What type of pulse sequence should be used to assess the device?
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What should be done if anything is used to hold the device during the test?
What should be done if anything is used to hold the device during the test?
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What are some potential risks and hazards associated with MR imaging equipment?
What are some potential risks and hazards associated with MR imaging equipment?
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What should be included about the solution used to immerse the device?
What should be included about the solution used to immerse the device?
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What can cause image artifacts?
What can cause image artifacts?
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What must be reported in terms of the magnetic field?
What must be reported in terms of the magnetic field?
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What is the sensitivity of the torque measurement apparatus required to be?
What is the sensitivity of the torque measurement apparatus required to be?
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What type of testing is necessary to characterize the behavior of the item in the MR environment?
What type of testing is necessary to characterize the behavior of the item in the MR environment?
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What is the MR Safe icon?
What is the MR Safe icon?
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What must be reported in terms of the deflection angle?
What must be reported in terms of the deflection angle?
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What must be adjusted to achieve pixel dimensions to accurately measure the artifact?
What must be adjusted to achieve pixel dimensions to accurately measure the artifact?
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What is the device evaluated in this test method?
What is the device evaluated in this test method?
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What is the main risk associated with items that are in contact with MR equipment?
What is the main risk associated with items that are in contact with MR equipment?
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What is the maximum deflection force for ferromagnetic materials?
What is the maximum deflection force for ferromagnetic materials?
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How can methods for assessing image artifact vary?
How can methods for assessing image artifact vary?
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What information should be included in the report regarding the device?
What information should be included in the report regarding the device?
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How is the torque measured at 10° increments?
How is the torque measured at 10° increments?
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What must be reported in terms of the weight?
What must be reported in terms of the weight?
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What is the primary factor that determines the forces and torques associated with MR imaging equipment?
What is the primary factor that determines the forces and torques associated with MR imaging equipment?
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What should be done with items that present no additional risk within the MR environment?
What should be done with items that present no additional risk within the MR environment?
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How many images must be acquired to assess the device?
How many images must be acquired to assess the device?
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What should be included in the report regarding the MRI system?
What should be included in the report regarding the MRI system?
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What is the test location for the device?
What is the test location for the device?
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What is the minimum information required for MR marking?
What is the minimum information required for MR marking?
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What must be determined for each image pair?
What must be determined for each image pair?
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What safety issues should be addressed in addition to the test method?
What safety issues should be addressed in addition to the test method?
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What should be used when evaluating items placed in the MR environment?
What should be used when evaluating items placed in the MR environment?
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What should be included in the report regarding the artifact measurement?
What should be included in the report regarding the artifact measurement?
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What is the most accurate description of the terms MR safe, MR unsafe, and MR conditional?
What is the most accurate description of the terms MR safe, MR unsafe, and MR conditional?
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What should the MR marking not compromise?
What should the MR marking not compromise?
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What must be reported if the deflection angle is greater than 45°?
What must be reported if the deflection angle is greater than 45°?
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What type of structure is used to hold the device in place?
What type of structure is used to hold the device in place?
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What should be included in the report for each specimen tested?
What should be included in the report for each specimen tested?
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When can the test method be used?
When can the test method be used?
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What must be calculated if the maximum allowable spatial gradient of the magnetic field is known?
What must be calculated if the maximum allowable spatial gradient of the magnetic field is known?
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What is the orientation of the MR Conditional icon?
What is the orientation of the MR Conditional icon?
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How should items that are uncertain be treated in the MR environment?
How should items that are uncertain be treated in the MR environment?
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What type of force is present at the test location?
What type of force is present at the test location?
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What is NOT addressed in this test method?
What is NOT addressed in this test method?
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What is an important factor to consider when determining the safety of an item in a different MR system?
What is an important factor to consider when determining the safety of an item in a different MR system?
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How many specimens must be tested with the device?
How many specimens must be tested with the device?
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What should be included about the solution used to immerse the device?
What should be included about the solution used to immerse the device?
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What is the product of device weight and the largest linear dimension referred to in the text?
What is the product of device weight and the largest linear dimension referred to in the text?
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When color reproduction is not practical, what is the icon printed in?
When color reproduction is not practical, what is the icon printed in?
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What should be done if the weight of the holding material exceeds 1% of the weight of the device?
What should be done if the weight of the holding material exceeds 1% of the weight of the device?
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What is the purpose of acquiring a complete set of spin echo image pairs?
What is the purpose of acquiring a complete set of spin echo image pairs?
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What should be used when permitting any uncertain items into the MR environment?
What should be used when permitting any uncertain items into the MR environment?
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What is the most common risk associated with MR equipment?
What is the most common risk associated with MR equipment?
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What must be ascertained in order to acquire a pair of gradient echo images?
What must be ascertained in order to acquire a pair of gradient echo images?
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What is strongly encouraged for the added visibility and information provided by the color?
What is strongly encouraged for the added visibility and information provided by the color?
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What is the primary source of information for assessing MR Conditional requirements?
What is the primary source of information for assessing MR Conditional requirements?
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What should be done to avoid potential injury or delay in scanning?
What should be done to avoid potential injury or delay in scanning?
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What is the device NOT placed in to measure the torque?
What is the device NOT placed in to measure the torque?
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What information should be included in the report for each specimen tested?
What information should be included in the report for each specimen tested?
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Is this test method sufficient for determining if a device is safe in the MR environment?
Is this test method sufficient for determining if a device is safe in the MR environment?
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What must be reported in terms of the device identification?
What must be reported in terms of the device identification?
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Study Notes
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Medical devices and other items can interact with the MR environment and cause injuries and death to patients.
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The practice provides a system for marking items to indicate the conditions under which they are safe to use in the MR environment.
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Testing is necessary to characterize the behavior of the item in the MR environment. This includes testing for magnetically induced displacement force, magnetically induced torque, and RF heating.
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MR marking should be included on the product packaging label (e.g. on the box), and the package label should clearly indicate the item(s) inside the packaging to which the MR marking applies.
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The MR marking should not compromise performance or function of the marked item and should remain readable over the anticipated service life of the item.
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Minimum information—mark the item as MR Safe, MR Conditional, or MR Unsafe using the icons as shown in Tables 1 and 2.
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The use of the colored icon is strongly encouraged for the added visibility and information provided by the color.
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The MR Conditional icon consists of the letters “MR” within a yellow equilateral triangle with a thick black band around the perimeter.
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The triangle is oriented with its horizontal side below the letters “MR.”
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The MR Conditional icon may be supplemented by supplementary marking which includes the appropriate information from Section 5 and describes the conditions for which the item has been demonstrated to be MR Condional.
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The MR Unsafe marking consists of the letters “MR” surrounded by a red circle with a diagonal red bar across the letters extending from the upper left quadrant to the lower right quadrant of the circle and oriented at 45° from the horizontal.
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When color reproduction is not practical, the icon may be printed in black and white.
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The use of the colored icon is strongly encouraged for the added visibility and information provided by the color.
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Description
Learn about the system for marking medical items to indicate their safety for use in the MR environment. Discover the criteria for MR Safe, MR Conditional, and MR Unsafe markings, as well as testing requirements and packaging label guidelines.