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    • Portfolio of full-body MR Conditional† DBS systems

    • Unlimited scan time for both 1.5T and 3T scans below specified B1+rms limits
    • The only 3T and 1.5T MR Conditional† directional DBS systems
    • Percept™ PC and Percept™ RC batteries allow DBS therapy to remain on during an MRI scan
    • No restrictions on prone position for breast scans with Medtronic DBS systems1

    Full-body MRI access

    • Only Medtronic offers DBS systems† that provide patients with the most diagnostic imaging options.1–3
    • Unlimited scan time for both 1.5T and 3T scans below specified B1+rms limits.

    Your DBS patient may need an MRI

    ~10M

    scans in the U.S. performed annually4
    The only 3Tand 1.5T MR conditional for directional leads

    77%

    MRI scans ordered globally are not brain related.5
    Medtronic offers greater freedom and scan access with 3T scans and best-in-class full system 1.5T MRI scan labeling1–3 for directional leads.

    1 in 8

    women will develop breast cancer6
    No restrictions on prone position for breast scans with Medtronic DBS systems1

    The Medtronic MRI advantage is clear

    Medtronic offers DBS systems that provide patients with the diagnostic imaging care they need.†,1–3

      Medtronic†,1–3 Boston Scientific2 Abbott3
    Unlimited scan time for both 1.5T and 3T scans†,§,1 ✔ ✘ ✘
    Therapy on in bipolar while having a scan ✔ ✘ ✘
    Offers both 3T and 1.5T MRI ✔ ✘ ✘
    Best-in-class 1.5T for full systems with directional leads ✔ ✘ ✘
    3T MRI beyond Normal Operating Mode RF power for both 4 contact and directional leads ✔ ✘ ✘
    Capable of scans with the preferred MRI solution for many conditions - 3T MRI7 ✔ ✘ ✘

    MR Conditional neurostimulators

    Comfort

    Only Medtronic expanded MR Conditional† labeling for full body systems allow your patient to leave their DBS device on (in bipolar mode) to provide uninterrupted therapy. 

     

    We performed 14 years of rigorous MRI research and testing to demonstrate the safety of our devices for MRI, including over 700,00 specific cases‡,8 and 10 million simulated patient scans.

    1. Filtered feedthrough technology mitigates radiofrequency (RF) energy from entering and damaging the device.
    2. Minimal ferrous material reduces potential for unwanted device and lead movement caused by magnetic pull.
    3. Protection diodes help prevent failure when exposed to electromagnetic interference.

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