The implantable bone fusion or spinal fusion stimulator is designed for use as an adjunct therapy to a spinal fusion procedure. The SpF-XL IIb and SpF PLUS-Mini Implantable Spinal Fusion Stimulators (EBI, LLC and Biomet, Inc.) are MR Conditional at 1.5-Tesla/64-MHz. Comprehensive labeling information must be reviewed to ensure patient safety. Carefully review the latest MRI labeling conditions and guidelines at: www.biomet.com MR healthcare professionals are advised to contact the respective manufacturer in order to obtain the latest safety information to ensure patient safety relative to the use of an MR procedure. REFERENCES Chou C-K, McDougall JA, Chan KW. RF heating of implanted spinal fusion stimulator during magnetic resonance imaging. IEEE Trans Biomed Engineering 1997;44:357-373. Shellock FG, Crues JV, Editors. MRI Bioeffects, Safety, and Patient Management. Biomedical Research Publishing Group, Los Angeles, CA, 2014. Shellock FG, Hatfield M, Simon BJ, Block S, Wamboldt J, Starewicz PM, Punchard WFB. Implantable spinal fusion stimulator: Assessment of MRI safety. J Magn Reson Imag 2000;12:214-223. www.biomet.com |