Based upon the project MIMAS, this project will evaluate and explore the uncertainty of an implant safety concept in MRI where ‘smart’ implants contain sensors that can interact with an MRI to direct magnetic fields around implants, reducing heating effects without loss of MRI data. To do this, metrologically sound sensor-calibration procedures, open-source generic implants and a communication strategy between an implant and a scanner will be implemented.
Rigorous testing procedures to assess the gradient-induced heating of an implant during a scan will be developed for MRI equipment and implant manufacturers. In addition, an RF testbed will be established and published as open-source hardware.
This work will improve the safety and efficiency of MRI examinations, support the inclusion of implant MRI compatibility in future revisions of standards, and the EU Medical Device Regulation, enhancing the safety of about 50 million EU citizens carrying implants.
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