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Metal Cautions
Anything that is metal, or contains metal affected by magnets, cannot go into the MRI scan room since the MRI
magnet is extremely powerful. For example, the magnetic strip on credit cards, or even audiotapes,
will be erased if they are brought into the scan room, rendering them useless. Because of this there is an
extensive checklist that we use in order to make certain that no inappropriate metal is brought into the MRI
scan room. The MRI technologist will go through our metal checklist with you and they may
ask that you change into a hospital gown if they feel your clothing will interfere with the scan.
Body Implants
Please notify the staff if you may have any possible magnetic material in your body such as surgical pins,
plates, IUD, surgical clips, or any other foreign objects. Please allow us to make the determination about
whether an internally placed object is safe by notifying us of all such objects in your body. In addition,
some body tattoos contain high levels of metallic dust that can sometimes result in burns after contact with
the magnetic field of the MRI magnet.
Other Types of Metal
If you have been in the Metal Working Industry, or similar industries, and may have had metal dust or rust in
your eyes, we ask that you have an x-ray of the facial area to determine if any specks of metallic dust may be
still present in your eye socket area. Failure to check for metallic specks, and having any specks found
removed, can result in damage to your eyes and vision if you enter the MRI magnetic field. Contact our office
at 517.364.2877 if you think this situation applies to you and we can explain how to go about having the
proper x-ray done prior to your scheduled MRI exam.
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