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> http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/safety/071408-ctscanning.html
>  FDA Preliminary1 Public Health Notification:
> Possible Malfunction of Electronic Medical Devices Caused by Computed Tomography
> (CT) Scanning
>
> Date July 14, 2008
>
> Dear Healthcare Professional:
>
> This is to alert you to the possibility that the x-rays used during CT
> examinations may cause some implanted and external electronic medical devices to
> malfunction, and to provide recommendations to reduce the potential risk.
>
> Most patients with electronic medical devices undergo CT scans without any
> adverse consequences. However, FDA has received a small number of reports of
> adverse events in which CT scans may have interfered with electronic medical
> devices, including pacemakers, defibrillators, neurostimulators, and implanted
> or externally worn drug infusion pumps. There have been similar reports in the
> literature.2-4
>
> It is possible that this interference is being reported more frequently now
> because of the increased utilization of CT, the higher dose-rate capability of
> newer CT machines, an increase in the number of patients with implanted and
> externally worn electronic medical devices, and better reporting systems.
>
> We are continuing to investigate this issue while working with device
> manufacturers and raising awareness in the healthcare community. To date, no
> patient deaths have been reported from CT scanning of implanted or externally
> worn electronic medical devices.
> Adverse events
>
> In the reports received by FDA, the following adverse events were likely to have
> been caused by x-rays from CT scans:
>
>     * Unintended “shocks” (i.e., stimuli) from neurostimulators
>     * Malfunctions of insulin infusion pumps
>     * Transient changes in pacemaker output pulse rate
>
> Note that malfunctions of this kind, which can result from direct exposure of
> the medical device to the high x-ray dose rates generated by some CT equipment,
> are different from those related to MRI scanning, which are caused by strong
> electric and magnetic fields.
> Recommendations
>
> Before beginning a CT scan, the operator should use CT scout views to determine
> if implanted or externally worn electronic medical devices are present and if
> so, their location relative to the programmed scan range.
>
> For CT procedures in which the medical device is in or immediately adjacent to
> the programmed scan range, the operator should:
>
>     * Determine the device type;
>     * If practical, try to move external devices out of the scan range;
>     * Ask patients with neurostimulators to shut off the device temporarily
> while the scan is performed;
>     * Minimize x-ray exposure to the implanted or externally worn electronic
> medical device by:
>           o Using the lowest possible x-ray tube current consistent with
> obtaining the required image quality; and
>           o Making sure that the x-ray beam does not dwell over the device for
> more than a few seconds;
>
> Important note: For CT procedures that require scanning over the medical device
> continuously for more than a few seconds, as with CT perfusion or interventional
> exams, attending staff should be ready to take emergency measures to treat
> adverse reactions if they occur.
>
> After CT scanning directly over the implanted or externally worn electronic
> medical device:
>
>     * Have the patient turn the device back on if it had been turned off prior
> to scanning.
>     * Have the patient check the device for proper functioning, even if the
> device was turned off.
>     * Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible
> if they suspect their device is not functioning properly after a CT scan.
>
> Background
>
> Experimental studies with anthropomorphic phantoms have demonstrated the
> potential for high dose rate CT irradiation to affect implanted cardiac rhythm
> management devices.3,4 Some occurrences in patients, which involved
> neurostimulator and pacemaker devices, have also been reported to FDA and appear
> in the literature.3,5
>
> Electronic medical devices that theoretically could be affected by CT x-rays
> include, but are not limited to:
>
>     * cardiac pacemakers,
>     * implantable cardiac defibrillators,
>     * neurostimulators,
>     * drug infusion pumps, including insulin pumps,
>     * cochlear implants, and
>     * retinal implants.
>
> While theoretically possible, reports of CT interference with cochlear implants
> and retinal implants have not been received to date.
>
> Problems with electronic medical devices that might be caused by CT scanner
> interference include:
>
>     * generation of spurious signals, including cardiac defibrillation pulses
>     * misinterpretation of signals produced by the x-rays as actual biological
> signals
>     * missed detection of actual biological signals
>     * resetting or reprogramming of device settings
>
> The type of effect, if any, is likely to depend on the device type, the
> manufacturer and the model.
>
> Reporting to FDA
>
> FDA requires hospitals and other user facilities to report deaths and serious
> injuries associated with the use of medical devices. If you suspect that a
> reportable adverse event was related to the use of CT equipment, you should
> follow the reporting procedure established by your facility.
>
> We also encourage you to report adverse events that do not meet the requirements
> for mandatory reporting. You can report directly to MedWatch, the FDA Safety
> Information and Adverse Event Reporting program. You may submit reports online
> atwww.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm, by phone 1-800-FDA-1088, or by returning the
> postage-paid FDA form 3500 which may be downloaded fromwww.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htmby mail to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane,
> Rockville, MD 20852-9787 or fax 1-800-FDA-0178.
>
> Getting More Information
>
> If you have questions about this Notification, please contact Issues Management
> Staff, Office of Surveillance and Biometrics (HFZ-510), 1350 Piccard Drive,
> Rockville, Maryland, 20850, by Fax at 240-276-3356, or by e-mail at
> ph...(a)cdrh.fda.gov. You may also leave a voicemail message at 240-276-3357 and
> we will return your call as soon as possible.
>
> FDA medical device Public Health Notifications are available on the Internet athttp://www.fda.gov/cdrh/safety.html. You can also be notified through email on
> the day the safety notification is released by subscribing to our list server.
> To subscribe, visit:http://service.govdelivery.com/service/subscribe.html?code=USFDA_39.
>
>     Sincerely yours,
>
>     Daniel G. Schultz, MD
>     Director
>     Center for Devices and Radiological Health
>     Food and Drug Administration
>
> 1 CDRH Preliminary Public Health Notifications are intended to quickly share
> device-related safety information with healthcare providers when the available
> information and our understanding of an issue are still evolving. We will revise
> this Notification as new information merits and so encourage you to check this
> site for updates.
>
> 2 “Does High-Power Computed Tomography Scanning Equipment Affect the Operation
> of Pacemakers?,” Yamaji, S., et al., Circulation Journal 70:190-197 (2006).
>
> 3 “Effects of CT Irradiation on Implantable Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices,”
> McCollough, C., et al., Radiology 243 (3):766-774 (2007).
>
> 4 “Hazard Report—CT Scans Can Affect the Operation of Implanted Electronic
> Devices,” ECRI Institute Problem Reporting System, Health Devices 36 (4):136-138
> (2007).
>
> 5 MedSun is the FDA's Medical Product Safety Network of 350 hospitals spread
> throughout the United States. Information from 132 of these facilities indicated
> that they have not experienced any CT medical device interference, while 3 have
> had from 1 to 3 events that may have been CT scan induced. Fifteen MedSun
> facilities indicated they take some precautionary steps when CT scanning
> patients who have electronic medical devices.
>
> Updated July 14, 2008

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