MRI Safety With Axonics® Sacral Neuromodulation

The Axonics^® System is 1.5T and 3T Full-Body MRI Conditionally Safe.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Guidelines for the Axonics System

A patient implanted with the Axonics System can undergo MRI examinations safely with radio frequency (RF) Transmit Body or Head Coil under the conditions outlined in the Axonics MRI Conditional Guidelines.

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Technology

The Axonics System with SmartMRI^TM Technology is designed for full-body MRI. The MRI technician can easily confirm if the patient's Axonics System is ready to undergo a full-body MRI, without the need for an in-office visit.

MRI Safety by Component

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

Implantable Neurostimulator
Tined Lead

The following components of the Axonics System 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 System. 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.

The Axonics System

Clinically proven to regain urinary and bowel control¹

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Reference

1. McCrery R, Lane F, Benson K, Taylor C, Padron O, Blok B, Wachter S, Pezzella A, Gruenenfelder J, Pakzad M, Perrouin-Verbe MA, Le Normand L, Van Kerrebroeck P, Mangel J, Peters K, Kennelly M, Shapiro A, Lee U, Comiter C, Mueller M, Goldman HB. Treatment of urinary urgency incontinence using a rechargeable SNM system: 6-month results of the ARTISAN-SNM study. J Urol. E-publication ahead of print July 26, 2019.

The Axonics® System is 1.5T and 3T Full-Body MRI Conditionally Safe.