Introduction
It is important to read the information in this manual in its entirety before conducting a
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination on a patient with any implanted component
of a Medtronic neurostimulation system for chronic pain.
Contact a Medtronic representative if you have any questions about the information in this
manual.
Neurostimulator model numbers
The neurostimulator model numbers listed herein are MR Conditional.
Do not use model numbers alone to determine which MRI scan conditions to
MR
use in these MRI guidelines. Always begin with the "START HERE – Eligibility
identification" section of this manual and use the yes/no identification
checklist that starts on page 8 to determine the patient's MRI scan-type
eligibility and the appropriate scan conditions to use for the patient's implanted
Medtronic neurostimulation system for chronic pain.
Follow these MRI guidelines and conditions for approved indications to determine whether
and how to perform an MRI scan safely on a patient with a fully implanted Medtronic
neurostimulation system for chronic pain with the neurostimulator model number listed
herein.
These MRI guidelines apply to the following Medtronic implanted neurostimulator model
numbers:
97702
97712
97713
97714
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Warning: Medtronic recommends physicians not prescribe MRI for a patient who has
an implanted Itrel 3 Model 7425 Neurostimulator. The Itrel 3 Neurostimulator is highly
susceptible to reset or damage when subjected to an MRI examination. If reset, the
neurostimulator must be reprogrammed. If damaged, the neurostimulator must be
replaced. The Itrel 3 Neurostimulator has an increased risk of induced electrical
current, which may stimulate or shock the patient.
Patient ID card
Advise the patient to bring the most up-to-date patient ID card to all MRI appointments. MRI
personnel can then use the patient ID card to identify Medtronic as the manufacturer of the
patient's neurostimulation system and to confirm the model number of the implanted
neurostimulator.
37701
37702
37703
37704
MRI guidelines for Medtronic neurostimulation systems for chronic pain English 5
37711
7479
37712
7479B
37713
7427
37714
7427V
7425 (see the warning)