Safety: CONDITIONAL
Bottom line: Only devices which are FDA approved as MR conditional are permitted. Requires radiologist approval and scheduling.
Pacemaker – MR Conditional
Safety: Conditional
Risks: Fatal arrhythmia, Device Malfunction, Thermal
Conditions:
- In general, pacemakers are NOT safe for MRI.
- Selected devices may be used under specific conditions and must be assessed on a case by case basis.
- Lead extenders are not MRI permissible.
Comments:
- For scheduling of cases, please see Scheduling for Patients with MRI Conditional Devices.
- Currently these devices are only imaged on the Montefiore Moses campus.
Bottom Line: Only devices which are FDA approved as MR conditional are permitted. Requires radiologist approval and scheduling.
