MRI Safety

The latest VNS Therapy^™ technology with expanded MRI access allows patients to obtain quality MRI scans

VNS Therapy^™ systems are MR Conditional and safe in the MR environment as long as certain conditions are met.

Please review the available MRI Resources

Complete MRI Safety Information

For full MRI and VNS Therapy safety information, please review the MRI with VNS Therapy manual.

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MRI Guidelines

Guidelines for safe use of VNS Therapy in the MR environment.

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Patient MRI Form

To ensure effective communication with the MRI center, download and complete the form. Send with the patient to their MRI appointment.

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Questions about VNS Therapy and MRI

Please review the frequently asked questions about VNS Therapy and MRI safety.

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Determine MRI scan conditions for your patient

To ensure the safe application of an MRI scan for patients with VNS Therapy*, answer the questions below.

*Applies to completely intact and functioning implant. For special cases (potential lead breaks, partially explanted systems, remaining lead segments with intact system), please refer to the MRI Instructions for Use.

What is the model of the generator implanted in the patient?

One of these devices:

103 DemiPulse™
105 AspireHC™
106 AspireSR™
1000 SenTiva™

One of these devices:

102 Pulse™
102R Pulse Duo™
104 DemiPulse Duo™

Updated April 2021

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MRI Safety

VNS Therapy^™ systems are MR Conditional and safe in the MR environment as long as certain conditions are met.

Determine MRI scan conditions for your patient

To ensure the safe application of an MRI scan for patients with VNS Therapy*, answer the questions below.

One of these devices:

One of these devices: