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General Category => Hearing Issues => Topic started by: Vivian B. on September 16, 2009, 11:13:33 am

Title: Coclear Implants and MRI testing
Post by: Vivian B. on September 16, 2009, 11:13:33 am

Hi,

I found this article interestinig. I want it to share it with all of you. I hope I copied the link correctly.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/131308.php

Title: Re: Coclear Implants and MRI testing
Post by: Sefra22 on September 16, 2009, 08:21:50 pm

That's interesting, but I think it applies to Cochlear implants, not the BAHA abutments, which are not magnetized. I was assured that it would be safe for me to have my annual MRI's.

Lisa

Title: Re: Coclear Implants and MRI testing
Post by: JerseyGirl2 on September 16, 2009, 09:24:40 pm

Hi,

MRIs are fine with BAHAs. You should certainly tell the MRI technician that you have a BAHA implant -- and remove the actual BAHA device during the MRI procedure, but there will be no problems. I agree with Lisa -- the article is discussing Cochlear implants and has nothing to do with BAHAs.

Catherine (Jersey Girl 2)

Title: Re: Coclear Implants and MRI testing
Post by: leapyrtwins on September 17, 2009, 09:58:31 pm

Quote from: JerseyGirl2 on September 16, 2009, 09:24:40 pm

MRIs are fine with BAHAs. You should certainly tell the MRI technician that you have a BAHA implant -- and remove the actual BAHA device during the MRI procedure, but there will be no problems.

Absolutely correct.  I have had two MRI's post BAHA surgery and I will be having many more in the future.

All the BAHA "parts" implanted into the skull are titanium and therefore aren't an issue.

And, no, they don't set off the metal detectors at the airports either  :D

Jan