MRI Implant Safety Information List

Please read the following list carefully. If you answer YES to having any of the implants/devices or statements below, please contact the MRI Department immediately on the following number:

01305 255397 – available Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

• Cardiac surgery and/or implants – pacemaker, reveal device, defibrillator, heart valve, closure device
• Brain surgery and/or implants – hydrocephalus/VP shunt, previous brain surgery +/- clips or coils
• Neuro stimulator
• Cochlear implants
• Hair extensions
• If you have EVER had any metal or shrapnel in your EYES
• Medicated skin patches e.g. fentanyl, hormonal
• Breast tissue expanders
• Portacath
• Gastric bands
• Stent in the aorta, legs, oesophagus or other body part excluding heart)
• IVC filter
• Rods or metalwork in spine
• Any prosthesis
• Continuous glucose monitor (under skin)/ insulin pump
• Glucose monitoring patches
• Sacral stimulator
• Operation in last six weeks
• Any possibility you may be pregnant
• You are breastfeeding

Failure to inform us prior to your appointment could result in your scan being postponed or cancelled. If you are unsure of anything please call to check.

About this leaflet

Author: K Romagnoli
Written: November 2024
Approved: November 2024
Review date: November 2027
Edition: v4

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