Medical device company Medtronic has introduced in Europe a line of spinal cord stimulators for chronic back and leg pain that are compatible with magnetic resonance imaging, according to American News Report. Neurostimulators, commonly used to relieve spine pain, often render full-body MRI scans unsafe. The stimulators could be damaged by the MRI's magnets. Medtronic's stimulator contains a programming feature to eliminate MRI hazards.
Medtronic has applied for U.S. clearance, but has not yet received it from the FDA.
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Medtronic has applied for U.S. clearance, but has not yet received it from the FDA.
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