{"id":1476,"date":"2022-10-10T16:55:31","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T22:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.fm1.dev\/?page_id=1476"},"modified":"2022-10-17T18:43:17","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T00:43:17","slug":"cochlear-implants-and-mris","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/hearing-aids\/cochlear-implants-and-mris\/","title":{"rendered":"Cochlear Implants and MRIs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you or a family member has a condition requiring magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for a closer look at the head, neck, or other part of the body, you may be wondering whether it could affect your or your loved one\u2019s cochlear implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Relieve an MRI if I Have a Cochlear Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though MRIs are noninvasive, the strength of their magnetic field in typical clinical applications generally ranges from the more common 1.5 tesla and 3.0 tesla to 7.0 tesla, making it critical to know whether your cochlear implant\u2019s internal magnet would be impacted by imaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that selected cochlear implants from all three major manufacturers can accommodate the MRI procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochlear.com\/us\/en\/home\/products-and-accessories\/cochlear-nucleus-system\/nucleus-implants\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cochlear.com\/us\/en\/home\/products-and-accessories\/cochlear-nucleus-system\/nucleus-implants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cochlear Nucleus Profile\u2122 Plus<\/a>, the latest implant offering, provides access to MRI at 1.5 T and 3.0 T with magnet in place. The Profile and CI24RE implants are approved for MRI conditional with magnet surgically removed. MRI access is available for the majority of Nucleus implant recipients, but the specific conditions and access differ based on implant type.<\/li><li>Under certain conditions, both  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/advancedbionics.com\/us\/en\/home\/professionals\/hires-ultra-3d-cochlear-implant.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/advancedbionics.com\/us\/en\/home\/professionals\/hires-ultra-3d-cochlear-implant.html\" target=\"_blank\">Advanced Bionics&#8217;s HiRes\u2122 Ultra 3D Cochlear Implant<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medel.com\/en-us\/hearing-solutions\/cochlear-implants\/mri-and-cochlear-implants\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.medel.com\/en-us\/hearing-solutions\/cochlear-implants\/mri-and-cochlear-implants\" target=\"_blank\">MED-EL\u2019s SYNCHRONY cochlear implants<\/a> accommodate 1.5T and 3.0T MRI scans without requiring surgical removal of the magnet, according to statements on the company\u2019s respective websites. <\/li><li>For more on the importance of MRI safety in relation to cochlear implants, watch the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HFUFmhDPIs8&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;ab_channel=MED-EL\" target=\"_blank\">Why MRI Safety is So Important<\/a>&nbsp;video from MED-EL.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We&#8217;re Here To Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Still have questions about cochlear implants and MRI safety? Please don\u2019t hesitate to contact our caring experts at Rocky Mountain Ear Center. We\u2019re happy to answer your questions and address any concerns you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"content-cta-top-text\">Call Rocky Mountain Ear Center for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-cta-ph-num-container\">\n<div class=\"content-cta-ph-num-box\">\n<div class=\"content-cta-ph-num-top\">\n<div class=\"content-cta-ph-num-top\"><a href=\"tel:+13037839220\" class=\"phone content-cta-ph-num\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 18\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M9.0036 0H1.7964C1.31997 0 0.863044 0.189263 0.526153 0.526153C0.189263 0.863044 0 1.31997 0 1.7964V16.2027C0 17.1954 0.8046 18 1.7964 18H9.0027C9.47922 18 9.93623 17.8108 10.2733 17.4739C10.6103 17.137 10.7998 16.6801 10.8 16.2036V1.7964C10.8 1.31997 10.6107 0.863044 10.2738 0.526153C9.93696 0.189263 9.48003 0 9.0036 0V0ZM5.4 17.1C4.779 17.1 4.275 16.6977 4.275 16.2C4.275 15.7023 4.779 15.3 5.4 15.3C6.021 15.3 6.525 15.7023 6.525 16.2C6.525 16.6977 6.021 17.1 5.4 17.1ZM9 14.4H1.8V1.8H9V14.4Z\" fill=\"#035440\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<span class=\"phone-number\">(303) 783-9220<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you or a family member has a condition requiring magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for a closer look at the head, neck, or other part of the body, you may be wondering whether it could affect your or your loved one\u2019s cochlear implants. 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