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Is it safe to perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) on a patient with Essure micro-inserts?

April 26, 2017Essure magnetic resonance imaging micro-inserts MRI patient perform safe

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Is it safe to perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) on a patient with Essure micro-inserts?

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Testing to ensure safety and compatibility with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has been conducted using a 1.5 tesla magnet. The Essure micro-inserts were found to be MR safe at this field strength. Test results at 1.5 tesla indicate zero magnetic force and radio frequency (RF) heating of 0.60 C in a phantom when a whole body specific absorption rate (SAR) of 1.3 W/kg was applied. The presence of the micro-inserts produces an MR artifact, which will obscure imaging of local tissue. The artifact is expected to be larger at higher field strength.