Introduction
Introduction
About this Manual
This manual is intended for use by physicians, and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) responsible for
managing patients with a Boston Scientific Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System, as well as radiologists
and other HCPs involved in performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans on such patients.
The manual provides guidelines to determine whether and how to conduct a MRI scan on a patient
implanted with any component of the Boston Scientific DBS System.
Caution: Read this manual in its entirety before performing a MRI scan on a patient implanted with any
component of the Boston Scientific DBS System.
Caution: MR conditional scan may be safely performed when implanted with only the Boston Scientific
DBS components listed in this manual and when the patient is exposed to the MRI environment under
specific conditions defined in this manual. Other configurations have not been evaluated.
Obtain the Latest MRI Guidelines Labeling
Always obtain the latest MRI guidelines. Refer to the contact information at the back of this manual, or go to
www.bostonscientific.com/manuals for the latest version of this manual.
ImageReady™ MRI Guidelines for Boston Scientific Deep Brain Stimulation Systems
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