The NHS GG&C guidance for MR scanning of patients with Sacral Nerve Stimulators (MR-GGC-GUID-006 – with internal contact details removed) has been updated to include guidance around some common off-label scenarios and additional clarification on the MR safety status of a full body eligible Interstim II with an iCon Model 3037 programmer.
The following links will direct you to MRI safety documentation from the main SNS manufacturers:
- Medtronic (e.g. Interstim): www.medtronic.com/mri
- Axonics https://www.axonics.com/hcp/resources/resource-library
- Finetech-Brindley Bladder System (Vocare) Sacral Anterior Root Stimulator https://finetech-medical.co.uk/support/
If you are unsure of the MRI safety status of an SNS device or require help meeting the conditions, please contact MRI Physics.