Aneurysm clip testing for ferromagnetic properties: clip variability issues

Radiology. 1996 Aug;200(2):576-8. doi: 10.1148/radiology.200.2.8685361.

Abstract

To assess ferromagnetic properties of intracranial aneurysm clips reported to be nonferromagnetic, 1,765 Yasargil, 11 Sugita, and 15 Perneczky aneurysm clips were studied for rotation or translation on plate glass in a 1.5-T MR imager. Sixty-three clips (52 Yasargil, 11 Perneczky) weakly reoriented along the static magnetic resonance (MR) field. These results confirm the need for standardized testing for ferromagnetic properties for implantable metallic devices.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Contraindications
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Ligation / instrumentation
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / adverse effects*
  • Magnetics
  • Materials Testing / standards
  • Metals*
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Safety
  • Surgical Instruments*

Substances

  • Metals