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Device and method for testing the MR-safety of implants

US10802092B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2017
Grant dateOct 13, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/08
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device and a method for testing the MR-safety of an implant (4). The device includes a phantom (1) that has a test volume filled with a medium (2), wherein the test volume receives the implant (4) to be tested, at least one RF transmitter (3) that emits radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation into the test volume. The device is used for detecting the heating of the implant (4) and/or of the medium (2) surrounding the implant.

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