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Hand-Held Ferromagnetic Detector - MR CONDITIONAL

Hand-Held Ferromagnetic Detector - MR CONDITIONAL

$6,750.00
$6,750.00
MR Conditional What does this mean?

MR Safe – an item that poses no known hazards in all MRI environments. Using the terminology, “MR Safe” items are non-conducting, non-metallic, and non-magnetic items such as a plastic Petri dish. An item may be determined to be MR Safe by providing a scientifically based rationale rather than test data.

MR Conditional – an item that has been demonstrated to pose no known hazards in a specified MR environment with specified conditions of use. “Field” conditions that define the MR environment include static magnetic field strength, spatial gradient magnetic field, dB/dt (time rate of change of the magnetic field), radio frequency (RF) fields, and specific absorption rate (SAR). Additional conditions, including specific configurations of the item (e.g., the routing of leads used for a neurostimulation system), may be required.

MR Unsafe – An item that is known to pose hazards in all MRI environments. MR Unsafe items include magnetic items such as a pair of ferromagnetic scissors.

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The Hand-Held Ferromagnetic Detector - MR CONDITIONAL is an innovative and essential tool for MRI rooms, designed to enhance patient safety and streamline screening processes. Engineered for precision, this portable patient screener can detect magnetic metal masses, or both magnetic and non-magnetic metals, based on operator-configured settings. It is the only handheld screening device capable of separately identifying ferrous and non-ferrous metallic items, offering protection against the risks of adverse interactions with the magnetic field as well as RF-induced heating. With its non-magnetic construction, this device operates seamlessly within ZONE IV environments and is specifically MR Conditional up to 3T.

Key features of this advanced piece of MRI equipment include a large search area for faster and more accurate screenings, dual-tone and dual-color displays for high precision, and three operational modes to optimize performance. These modes allow for targeted ferrous detection around the head and body or complete metal detection for the entire body. Additional functionalities such as audible and visual-magnitude alerts help pinpoint metallic objects, further reducing risks associated with localized RF burns from metallic items. By employing the latest technology in MRI products, this detector not only enhances safety but also ensures efficient operation during critical patient screening procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does this hand-held ferromagnetic detector help MRI staff screen patients more safely?

This detector gives MRI teams a way to quickly identify both ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic metals before a patient enters Zones III or IV. Because it can distinguish between the two, it helps catch items that might create projectile risks or cause RF-related heating during a scan. The wide scanning area and dual-tone alerts make it easy to pinpoint hidden metal on patients who can’t communicate well, are sedated, or arrive from nursing units or the ED with unclear histories. It’s a practical upgrade from basic screening because it reduces uncertainty and speeds up the safety check.

2. Can this ferromagnetic detector be used inside the MRI room?

Yes—this device is specifically labeled MR Conditional up to 3T, and it’s built from non-magnetic materials so it operates safely in Zone IV under the labeled conditions. That means MRI technologists can scan patients for metal right at the table if needed. It’s designed to stay stable near the bore and avoids interacting with the magnetic field when used as instructed. The ability to work in the room is especially useful when last-minute concerns come up during patient positioning.

3. What makes this detector different from standard hand-held metal detectors used outside MRI?

Most general metal detectors can’t tell you whether an alert is from ferromagnetic metal or non-ferrous metal, which matters a lot in MRI safety. This device is optimized for MRI environments—it has three screening modes, so you can choose targeted ferrous detection for the head and body or full metal detection for comprehensive screening. The visual-magnitude display and audio cues make it easy to locate the exact spot of the metal, reducing time spent troubleshooting clothing, dressings, and medical devices. It’s purpose-built for MRI workflows, not borrowed from security or industrial use, which is why it integrates so smoothly into patient prep.

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