THE NEW GOLD STANDARD FOR MR SAFETY

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SAFESCAN ®

MRI SENTINEL EVENT PROTECTION In the MRI environment, a serious deterrent for ferromagnetic missile threats is the conscientious application of BOTH diligent medical screening protocols and ferromagnetic detection. For this purpose, we offer the SAFESCAN MRI Sentinel™ portals and hand-held SAFESCAN Target Scanner.

SAFESCAN ferromagnetic detection products designed specifically for MR Safety:

Target Scanner™ Excellent for ambulatory patients and patients on stretchers Sophisticated hand-held ferromagnetic detection instrument with exceptional price/value The most sensitive detection product for MR Safety on the market when positioned close to a ferromagnetic threat object Entry Sentinel™ GS Greater Sensitivity (GS) - generally 2-4 times greater average sensitivity than portals using only the earth's magnetic field or fringing field - Fundamental Technology Advantage Utilizes small independent passive DC field which does not radiate or affect MRI quality (discussion link) Can be placed in location of choice as the MRI fringing field is not required Aperture width of 48" (or can be customized at a small additional cost) Patient Sentinel™ GS Greater Sensitivity (GS) - generally 2-4 times greater average sensitivity than portals using only the earth's magnetic field or fringing field - Fundamental Technology Advantage Utilizes small independent DC passive non-radiating field which does not affect MRI imaging quality (discussion link) Can be placed in location of choice as the MRI fringing field is not required Free-standing with 24" pass-through aperture to accommodate larger patients Entry Sentinel™ Helps to provide protection against significant ferromagnetic threats Utilizes the earth's magnetic field and any available MR fringing field Less sensitive than the more advanced Sentinel™ GS portals Patient Sentinel™ Helps to provide patient protection against significant ferromagnetic threats Utilizes the earth's magnetic field and any available MR fringing field 18" aperture Less sensitive than the more advanced Sentinel™ GS portals Portal 9000-C Superb sensitivity with outstanding interference rejection For ultimate ferromagnetic detection requirements where space and budget permit 32" ADA-compliant aperture

ACR Guidance Document for Safe MR Practices: 2007 Metal detectors The usage in MR environments of conventional metal detectors which do not differentiate between ferrous and nonferromagnetic materials is not recommended.... However, ferromagnetic detection systems are currently available that are simple to operate, capable of detecting even very small ferromagnetic objects external to the patient, and now, for the first time, differentiating between ferromagnetic and nonferromagnetic materials. While the use of conventional metal detectors is not recommended, the use of ferromagnetic detection systems is recommended as an adjunct to thorough and conscientious screening of persons and devices approaching Zone IV. It should be reiterated that their use is in no way meant to replace a thorough screening practice, which rather should be supplemented by their usage.

CAUTION:  Even the most advanced technology is NOT 100 per cent foolproof.  Thus, ferromagnetic detectors should not replace current PRE-MRI screening procedures. We believe that the safety of your patients and personnel is best served by the combination of conscientious medical screening protocols AND a quality ferromagnetic detection system used with proper technique.