1. From the description of the experience at Coney Island Hospital, I would say that at 12 inches from the operating MRI unit this would be an expected occurrence. Please remember that the Instructions for Use and the Cautions that are printed on the sleeve of the Tru-MR clearly state “These devices are not intended for use during the operation of an MR system for an MR Imaging procedure".
    
2. The terminology MR Conditional is clearly defined in the report from the Shellock testing laboratory which I have attached for your easy reference.
    

1. The term allows for a maximum deflection angle level of 45 degrees. In testing, the Tru-MR handle deflected only 14 degrees and the blade deflected 32 degrees.
    
2. The torque measured for the handle and battery was zero and for the blade was +1.and therefore with regard to torque were deemed not to present an additional risk or hazard to a patient in the 3-Tesla MRI environment or less. In fact, for these tests torque was assessed in the center of the MR system and these devices would not be used at this position during the actual intended use.
   
    

In summation, there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with the Tru-MR set at Coney Island Hospital and that they can safely use the product according to our stated Cautions and Instructions for use.

If there are still doubts in your mind please feel free to let me know.