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MRI Contraindications

While MRI is an extremely safe test there are certain individuals that would be excluded, due to the magnetic strength of the machine. Some absolute contraindications would include: Pacemakers, Defibulator wires, Ferromagnetic Cerebral Aneurysm clips (Clips prior to the MRI safe Titanium clips), and Cochlear Implants.

There are some other surgical implants and implanted mechanical devices that may be contraindications, and with the guidance of Dr. Shellock’s MRI Safety Book and our expert staff, we can help determine the safety of your implant. Some surgeons will give you a card with MRI safety information listed so please bring this with you or let our staff know about these implants prior to your appointment so they can obtain the surgical notes to determine the safety of your implant.

If you ever had metal fragments in your eye that was not removed by a doctor, please let our staff aware before your scheduled appointment. They can coordinate an X-ray exam of you eyes to clear you for your MRI visit.

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