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	MRI TESTING OF MEDICAL IMPLANTS, MATERIALS, AND DEVICES PERFORMED BY MAGNETIC RESONANCE SAFETY TESTING SERVICES Testing procedures include those developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International. Please note, Dr. Shellock serves as a member of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International committee that addresses MRI aspects of implants and devices. A percentage of the proceeds from the projects conducted by Magnetic Resonance Safety Testing Services is used to support the Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education, and Research (www.IMRSER.org). www.MagneticResonanceSafetyTesting.com MAGNETIC RESONANCE SAFETY TESTING SERVICES 7511 McConnell Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 670-7095 voice (310) 417-8639 fax frank.shellock@gte.net For information, visit www.MagneticResonanceSafetyTesting.com Specializing in: MRI testing for magnetic field interactions, heating, induced electrical fields, and artifacts. MRI testing performed on medical implants, devices and materials. This information is typically used for submission of PMA or 510(k) applications to the FDA and for marketing purposes. Design, development, and testing of instruments and devices used for MR-guided interventional procedures. Consulting services pertaining to magnetic resonance safety and bioeffects. Laboratory and clinical research in magnetic resonance imaging, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and other biomedical fields. MR systems that are available for testing include those operating at field strengths from 0.2- to 7.0-Tesla, including interventional MR systems. COMPANY PROFILE Frank G. Shellock, Ph.D., the President of MAGNETIC RESONANCE SAFETY TESTING SERVICES has over 25 years of experience as a researcher in the field of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. He has served as a consultant to many medical manufacturers and has performed MRI testing on more than 2,000 implants and devices. Dr. Shellock has published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles and the most widely-read medical textbooks on MR safety: Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants and Devices: 2010 Edition (F.G. Shellock, Biomedical Research Publishing Group, Los Angeles, CA, 2010) Magnetic Resonance: Bioeffects, Safety and Patient Management (F.G. Shellock, CRC Press, LLC, Boca Raton, FL, 2001) A NEW book is published each year with an updated list of medical implants, devices, and materials that have been evaluated in the MRI environment. This list is consulted by radiologists and MRI technologists to ensure the safety of patients undergoing MRI procedures. MAGNETIC RESONANCE SAFETY TESTING SERVICES is uniquely qualified to accomplish all tasks related to the evaluation of medical implants, devices and materials for acceptable use in the magnetic resonance environment. CONTACT MAGNETIC RESONANCE SAFETY TESTING SERVICES Visit www.MagneticResonanceSafetyTesting.com Call (310) 670-7095 Fax (310) 417-8639 or E-mail: Frank.Shellock@GTE.net for additional information.

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