New metallic implant used for permanent contraception in women: evaluation of MR safety.
OBJECTIVE
This ex vivo investigation evaluated the safety of using MR imaging with a new metallic implant designed to provide permanent birth control.


CONCLUSIONS
The findings indicated that it should be safe for patients with this metallic contraceptive implant to undergo MR imaging with systems using static magnetic fields of 1.5 T or less.
Shellock
Frank G
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Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education, and Research, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA.
D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D019047:Phantoms, Imaging; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012449:Safety