An MRI machine may aan MRI machine may adversely affect the Data recorded by the loop recorderin addition the strong magnetic field from the MRI machine may cause movement of the device but would not be considered a safety hazar: The loop recorder does not contain any lead wires or conductive material. However the magnetic field produced by an MRI machine may adversely affect the data stored by the implantable loop recorder or and the device should be interrogated prior to undergoing an MRI.The device does contain magnetic components and strong magnetic field associated with the MRI may apply a mechanical force leading to The device does contain magnetic components and strong magnetic field associated with the MRI may apply a mechanical force leading to slight movement of the devicehowever would not be considered a safety hazardThe device itself would not be permanently disrupted however the data recorded by it might be
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