3D Printing of Clinically Relevant and Anatomically Accurate Models

Additive manufacturing plays a vital role in modern engineering iterative design allowing for expedited prototype creation. 3D...

External Fixation Devices in MRI

Our MRI Safety team has successfully used validated computational modeling and simulation (CM&S) to identify the worst-case...

Radiofrequency-Induced Heating in Open Bore MRI

Open bore MRI systems account for approximately 18% of the global MRI installed base which is equivalent...

How do we identify the worst-case device for fatigue life testing

Durability (or fatigue life) of medical devices is one of the key aspects for patient safety. Regulatory...

Constant Life Curve

Durability (or fatigue life) of medical devices is one of the key aspects for patient safety. Regulatory...

Use of a NURBS-based, fully body anatomy and FEA model to evaluate RF-induced heating during MRI Imaging

Purpose: Previous studies using computational methods to evaluate RF-induced heating during MR imaging focused on predicting specific...

RF induced heating during MRI: Evaluation of a passive implant in an anatomical model

Introduction: RF induced heating in anatomical models using a coupled Electromagnetic (EM)/thermal FEA approach and NURBS-based geometry...

MR Safety Evaluation of Orthopedic Devices: Why it’s important and how to select test device configuration

It is important to evaluate orthopedic devices to ensure patient safety. An MR Safe device is  nonmagnetic,...

Are slender devices with low electrical conductivity unlikely to exhibit RF-inducing heating?

Are slender devices with low electrical conductivity unlikely to exhibit RF-induced heating? This publication evaluates representative generic...

Draft Guidance Sheds Much Needed Light On MRI-Compatibility