MRI


First Neurostimulation Technology for Chronic Pain Designed for Full-Body MRI Safety
The first implantable neurostimulation system designed for use in the treatment of chronic, intractable back, and/or limb pain, has been approved by the US FDA for conditionally safe, full-body MRI under specific conditions. More...20 Aug 2013

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