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MR compatibility
The data and protocols included in this manual provide the operator with the means for
evaluating the MR compatibility of non-Siemens MR products with the MR system
described in the System Owner Manual.
The MR compatibility of non-Siemens MR products addresses products of both manufactur-
ers, the company producing the non-Siemens MR product and the company producing the
MR system. The operator is ensured the safe operation of the non-Siemens MR product
together with the MR system only when both manufacturers provide a test certificate
addressing the "testing the effect of non-Siemens MR products on MR systems" as well as
"testing the effect of MR systems on non-Siemens MR products". In all other cases, the
operator has to ensure that use of the non-Siemens MR product does not conflict with the
functions of the MR system and vice versa.
According to IEC 60601-2-33, the manufacturer of the MR system is obligated to provide a
data sheet covering technical information of the MR system to enable items to be assessed
for MR compatibility.
A display of the contours of equal field strength of the MR system begins on page 5 of this
manual.
Own liability and risk
Based on the information provided, the operator evaluates the non-Siemens MR product at
his own risk within the MR environment. Siemens shall not be held liable for any hazards
resulting from this evaluation.
MR compatibility test
Manufacturers of a non-Siemens MR product, who would like to obtain a test certificate
("testing the effect of non-Siemens MR products on MR systems") for their device from
Siemens, should get in touch with their Siemens sales engineer.
Parameters
All system-specific parameters are included in the "Technical Data" register of the System
Owner Manual.
Siemens AG Healthcare Sector 11/12 MR compatibility data sheet