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Devices and Materials in MRI

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides superiorvisualization of morphology, biochemistry, and physiology through differently weighted soft tissue contrasts (T 1 , T 2 , fat or water suppression, etc.). In addition, its high flow sensitivity depicts functionalaspects such as blood flow, perfusion, and diffusion of tissue and organs. The physical nature of MRI provides three-dimensional, spatially defined image volumes which allow image guidance and automatic slice orientation as well as device localization (tip tracking). Therefore, magnetic resonance (MR) safety and compatibility are important issues for all items, including implants, surgical tools, and electronic or mechatronic equipment, to be used within an MR environment. MR testing of medical devices is required for device approval by regulatory agencies, e.g., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union (EU) Notified Bodies.

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  1. Titisee, Germany

    Rüdiger Kramme

  2. Medical Engineering and Neuroprosthetics, Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering, St. Ingbert, Germany

    Klaus-Peter Hoffmann

  3. Department of Biology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA

    Robert S. Pozos

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Schaefers, G., Melzer, A. (2011). Devices and Materials in MRI. In: Kramme, R., Hoffmann, KP., Pozos, R.S. (eds) Springer Handbook of Medical Technology. Springer Handbooks. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-74658-4_26

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