Abbott St. Jude Medical Patient Controller 3875, User Manual

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MRI Safety Information
If you are using a trial system, you should not be
subjected to an MRI. The electromagnetic field
generated by an MRI may damage the device
electronics and induce voltage through the lead that
could cause a jolting or shocking sensation.
If you are using a permanent system, you may be
implanted with the parts that make up a Magnetic
Resonance (MR) Conditional system, which allows
you to receive an MRI scan if all the requirements for
the implanted parts and for scanning are met.
Scanning under different conditions may cause device
malfunction, severe injury, or death. Contact your
physician before receiving an MRI scan to find out if
you can undergo the procedure and to learn more
about any risks. Additionally, before receiving an MRI
scan, inform the healthcare professional that you are
implanted with a neurostimulation system. If you do
not have an MR Conditional system, you cannot
receive an MRI.
Do not bring your patient controller into the scanner
magnet room. It can be affected by the MRI magnet,
may present a projectile hazard, and is MR Unsafe.
For more information about what you need to do to
prepare for an MRI scan, refer to "Using the MRI
Mode Features" (page 42) in this guide.