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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety Information

This device is labeled as MR Conditional. This means that the device has a demonstrated safety in a specified MRI environment with the defined conditions of use listed. The information on this page provides only a summary of MR conditions and is intended as a reference for the U.S. only. For a full version of conditions, please see product Instructions for Use (IFU).

The information on this page is current as of November 2022. For the most current and complete MR safety information on any product, always refer to the IFU at eifu.goremedical.com.

GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis

MR status MR Conditional
Static magnetic field strengths 1.5 tesla or 3.0 tesla only
Maximum spatial gradient 3000 gauss/cm (30 T/m)
Max whole-body-averaged specific absorption rate (SAR) 2.0 W/kg (normal operating mode)
Scan duration 60 minutes of continuous RF (a sequence or back to back series/scan without breaks)
Image artifact (3 tesla, gradient echo pulse sequence) The artifact may extend up to 10 mm from the implant. Under these conditions, the central portion of the lumen of the aortic component was visible.
Time (post-implant) to safely scan Immediately after placement

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Refer to Instructions for Use at eifu.goremedical.com for a complete description of all applicable indications, warnings, precautions and contraindications for the markets where this product is available. RX Only

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