Axonics® Systems Sacral Neuromodulation MRI Device Safety

Axonics SNM Systems are MRI conditionally safe for:

1.5T and 3T full-body MRI scans
1.5T and 3T head coil MRI scans
1.5T and 3T upper and lower extremity MRI scans

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Guidelines for the Axonics System

A patient implanted with the Axonics SNM Systems can undergo MRI examinations safely under the conditions outlined in the Axonics MRI Conditional Guidelines.

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Technology

Axonics SNM Systems feature SmartMRI^TM Technology that simplifies the process for your patients to get an MRI. Using the Remote Control, the MRI technician can easily confirm if a patient's Axonics System is ready to undergo a full-body MRI. No office visit needed.

Axonics® Device MRI Safety by Component

The following components of Axonics SNM Systems can undergo MRI examinations safely under the conditions outlined in the Axonics MRI Conditional Guidelines:

Implantable Neurostimulator (Model 1101, Model 4101)
Tined Lead

The following components of the Axonics Systems are not safe to undergo MRI examinations and should not be brought into the magnet room:

External Trial System (External Trial Stimulator, percutaneous leads, and cables)
Patient Remote Control
Charging System
Clinician Programmer

Know the Conditional Guidelines

Prior to MRI examination, please read the Axonics MRI Conditional Guidelines carefully to learn about the conditions, potential risks, precautions, and instructions on using MRI with the Axonics Systems. MRI scans performed outside the guidelines may result in unwanted interaction of MRI fields with implanted devices, potentially injuring the patient and damaging the implanted device.

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Reference

1. Pezzella A, McCrery R, Lane F, et al. Two-year outcomes of the ARTISAN-SNM study for the treatment of urinary urgency incontinence using the Axonics rechargeable sacral neuromodulation system [published online ahead of print, 2021 Jan 28]. Neurourol Urodyn. 2021;10.1002/nau.24615. doi:10.1002/nau.24615

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