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6. Stop and check
Before conducting the MR scan, stop and check the following:
✓ The patient is comfortable.
✓ There is at least one anchoring wrap at the base of the skull.
✓ There is at least one wrap around the middle back of the head.
✓ Each splint is completely covered by the chinstrap fabric and
bandage with no blue visible.
✓ The entire bandage has been used.
7. MR scan (3 steps)
1. Consult the Preparation for conducting
the MRI examination section in the
Cochlear Osia MRI Guidelines.
2. Conduct the MR scan.
3. Once the MR scan is complete, follow the
instructions in “Considerations after an MRI
examination” on page 22.
WARNING
Do not conduct the MR scan until all points listed in “Stop and check”
on page 20 are completed.
WARNING
Do not conduct the MR scan if the splint does not stay in place.
Misalignment between the splint and implant magnet may result in the
dislodgement of the implant magnet and could cause pain or result in
explantation.