Can you have an MRI with a Medtronic pain pump?

Can you have an MRI with a Medtronic pain pump?

The good news is that the Medtronic SynchroMed™ II pump was designed to be safe under certain conditions for patients who may require an MRI scan. The pump is also compatible with many other diagnostic tests.

Are pain pumps MRI safe?

Be aware that only patients implanted with MR Conditional pumps can safely undergo MRI exams, and only under specified conditions of safe use. The conditions may differ by manufacturer and model of the pump.

What is a Medtronic pain pump made of?

You will get your medication through a Medtronic pump. Your pump is a small, programmable device made of titanium metal.

What is a SynchroMed II pump?

The SynchroMed™ II intrathecal pump is a small, battery-powered device that stores and dispenses medication inside the body. The pump delivers the medicine to the fluid around the spine through a thin, flexible tube called a catheter.

Can you have a MRI with an InterStim implant?

Proprietary SureScan™ MRI technology is what enables patients with the InterStim™ II or InterStim™ Micro system to get full-body* 1.5 and 3T MRI scans.

How do you put a Medtronic stimulator in MRI mode?

Place the neurostimulation system in MRI mode before the MRI scan and outside of the MRI scanner room. When you or the patient activate MRI mode with the patient programmer, stimulation is turned off and the In MRI Mode screen will appear, showing the MRI scan eligibility. There are two different patient programmers.

Are Baclofen pump MRI safe?

Implanting the SynchroMed II infusion pump under the appropriate conditions will not restrict patients from receiving a full-body MRI scan. The SynchroMed II infusion system allows safe full-body access to 1.5 and 3.0-Tesla MRI. The pump is designed to resume programmed therapy after the scan.

Can you get an MRI with a morphine pump?

Although both ex vivo and in vivo studies have provided evidence that ITDAS devices are MRI-compatible, the pump is made of titanium and has ferromagnetic components, including a magnetic switch that poses a risk of malfunction in MRI settings.

What are the side effects of a pain pump?

Reasons for removal of the device include infection, failure to relieve pain, and patient misuse. Side effects from the drugs (over- or underdose) may include respiratory depression, twitching, muscle spasm, urinary retention, constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, anxiety, depression, and edema.

How big is the Medtronic pain pump?

THE IMPLANT PROCEDURE This procedure is most often performed in a hospital or outpatient surgery center. The SynchroMed™ II pump is available in two sizes — 20 ml and 40 ml — to meet your size preference and refill schedule. Your physician will decide which size is right for you.

What is SynchroMed?

The SynchroMed™ II programmable, implantable pump delivers drug to the intrathecal space via an implanted catheter. SynchroMed™ II pumps can be managed using the Control WorkflowSM approach, which is designed to help eliminate systemic opioids and provide effective pain relief.

Is a Baclofen pump MRI compatible?

The SynchroMed II infusion system allows safe full-body access to 1.5 and 3.0-Tesla MRI. The pump is designed to resume programmed therapy after the scan.

Is Medtronic pain pump MRI compatible?

Studies have demonstrated improved volume delivery accuracy as compared to the Medtronic Synchromed II.12 The pump is MRI compatible after complete removal of the medication from the reservoir. There currently is no PCA dosing strategy available with the Prometra pump, although it appears to be on the horizon.

Is a Medtronic drug pump right for You?

A drug pump might be right for you if: Your medication is causing side effects that are reducing the quality of life for you and your family A trial helps assess whether the Medtronic SynchroMed ® drug delivery system might be right for you.

Is baclofen pump MRI compatible?

The pump is MRI compatible. Most adverse events are related to the surgical procedure – 58% happening in the first month after surgery. Device related events most commonly due to catheter complications. Baclofen pumps must be interrogated after MRI since there is a risk of the pump not restarting.