MRI Safety MRI Safety and Compatibility

External electrical & magnetic fields

Standard requirements against interferences from external electrical and magnetic fields

  • EN 45502-1 Active implantable medical devices - Part 1: General requirements for safety, marking and for information to be provided by the manufacturer
  • EN 45502-2-1 Active implantable medical devices - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for active implantable medical devices intended to treat bradyarrhythmia (cardiac pacemakers)
  • EN 45502-2-2 Active implantable medical devices - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for active implantable medical devices intended to treat tachyarrhythmia (includes implantable defibrillators)
  • EN 45502-2-3 Active implantable medical devices - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for cochlear and auditory brainstem implant systems