The hidden hazard of your MRI

October 07, 2013

From the October 2013 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine

A professional will have a remote camera which travels along the inside of the quench pipe taking high resolution videos of the pipe as it goes through. The videos are then analyzed for any defects, debris or liquids. A full report is provided to the customer outlining the deficiencies of the system and the corrective actions that are required to bring the cryogen vent pathway back into conformance. Pictures taken from within the vent are also provided to highlight the deficiencies.

Additionally, signs must be posted within the vent exit area to warn first responders, workers or pedestrians of the dangers of a quench. Anyone within a 25 foot radius of the vent at the time of a quench is subject to sudden cryogenic temperatures which can result in frost bite, asphyxiation or injury caused by flying debris.

We repair MRI Coils, RF amplifiers, Gradient Amplifiers and Injectors.

MIT labs, experts in Multi-Vendor component level repair of: MRI Coils, RF amplifiers, Gradient Amplifiers Contrast Media Injectors. System repairs, sub-assembly repairs, component level repairs, refurbish/calibrate. info@mitlabsusa.com/+1 (305) 470-8013

Don’t ever assume that this important piece of safety equipment is functioning correctly. Have it checked annually by a trained professional or disaster may be just out of sight!

About the author: John Aff is a production engineer at Independence Cryogenic Engineering LLC in Little Egg Harbor, NJ. He has been working in the field of cryogenics for 12 years, designing and building cold heads and helium compressors. He previously spent two decades as a biomedical engineer.

Back to HCB News



You Must Be Logged In To Post A Comment Sign In If you've already created an account, use your email address and password to sign in using the form below. Login Problems: Click here if you are having login issues. Email address: Password: Forgot your password? Login Problems? View our Legal Notice and Privacy Notice Register Registration is Free and Easy. Enjoy the benefits of The World's Leading New & Used Medical Equipment Marketplace. Register Now!