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BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule
The MRI Capsule in the MRI Environment
Getting Started in the MRI Room
Before entering the MRI Room, ensure that the MRI Capsule is switched on. Disconnect the MRI Capsule
from AC Power before entering the MRI Room.
Before entering the MRI Room, ensure that the MRI Capsule door is closed and securely locked.
1 . Release the automatic brake lever and manual brakes and move the MRI Capsule carefully in the MRI Room and
position it whilst constantly checking the Magnetic Indicator to ensure the green LED is flashing
2 . If the Magnetic Indicator changes from green to yellow, move the MRI Capsule back to an area where the Magnetic
Indicator changes back to green . When the MRI Capsule is in a safe working area with the Magnetic Indicator flashing
green, release the automatic brake lever, and apply the manual brakes .
After placing the MRI Capsule in position, you must ensure that all the braking systems are activated and
working correctly. Inadvertent movement of the MRI Capsule could result if the brakes are not correctly
engaged.
3 . Lock the MRI Capsule in position with the MRI Capsule window facing the control room window . Ensure the two
automatic brakes are engaged, and the manual brakes are secured
4 . Make sure the MRI Capsule door is securely locked, to prevent RF waves from the pumps distorting the MRI images
and/or the magnetic field damaging the pumps .
5 . Connect the AC Power cord from the MRI Capsule to the AC Power supply . Ensure the MRI Capsule is receiving AC
Power by observing the LED on the keypad, and the audio alarm is not present .
The MRI Capsule may be operated at a maximum magnetic field strength of 20mT / 200 gauss . Depending on the
different MRI Scanners this could be a distance of approximately 1 .2m to the opening of the bore (based on actively
shielded 1 .5T MRI Scanner) .
