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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Electrical Conductivity
Many medical devices are primarily nonmetallic, but do have minimal electrical conductivity (for example, a plastic stent...
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MD&M West 2015: MRI safety evaluation and labeling of passive implants: Meeting the need with virtual and physical test capabilities.
We have developed virtual and physical test capabilities for MR safety evaluation of passive devices. We can...
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MR ISMRM Salt Lake City
MR safety of electrically conducive passive implants is directly related to heating of the tissue in close...
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How do we identify the worst-case device for RF heating during MRI?
There are several safety concerns for patients with metallic implants who require MRI, including magnetic interactions (i.e.,...