Safety and Compliance Guide
IV INFUSION PUMPS IN MRI:
ARE YOUR IV PUMPS OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH JOINT COMMISSION?
WHICH IV PUMPS ARE YOU USING DURING MRI EXAMS?
ARE YOU VIOLATING YOUR IV PUMP MANUFACTURER’S SAFETY WARNINGS?
Why are Joint Commission and your IV pump manufacturer warning you?
EACH OF THESE SEVEN PATIENT AND STAFF SAFETY RISKS MUST BE CONSIDERED
These hidden compliance and liability risks may lead to:
JOINT COMMISSION NON-COMPLIANCE
INCREASED LIABILITY EXPOSURE FROM PATIENT INJURY, STAFF INJURY, OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
BREACHED STANDARD OF CARE
Non-Compliant: IV Pump “Workaround” Process
Inadequate ability to
hear or see IV pump critical alarms in all areas
IV pumps are not FDA cleared for MRI use (erratic infusions and projectile risk)
Door restricts IV medication flow and may result in significant medication delay
IV tubing on the floor presents tripping hazards for patients and staff
No direct access to control high risk IV infusions during MRI procedures
Obstructed view prevents the ability to visually monitor the IV pumps
Rapid response scenarios can experience significant delays and complications
Excessive waste of critical drug medications due to longer IV tube priming volumes
IV tubing floor contact and multiple connections increase the potential of hospital acquired infections
Flow rate inaccuracy due to tubing length outside manufacturer’s specifications
Compliant: Non-Magnetic IV Pumps Made for MRI
**OBSERVE ALL VIOLATIONS RESOLVED BY THE WORLD’S ONLY NON-MAGNETIC IV INFUSION PUMP**
Real time audible and visual alarms at patient bedside and control room
Non-magnetic IV pumps in the MRI Zone 4 are immune to the effects of the MRI
Uninterrupted therapy through the entire MRI exam increases throughput
Delivering IV medications at the MRI table improves clinical workflow and safety
Recommended IV tubing length ensures flow rate and alarm accuracy
Clear view and immediate access of critical infusions from the MRI control room
Continuous infusions during patient code response and interdepartmental care cycle
Critical medicines preserved — complies with ASA and ASHP drug reduction guidance
IV tubing is off of the floor with no extensions reducing hospital acquired infections
Wirelessly control multiple IV infusions from the Zone 3 control room
Yes, Non-Magnetic is Compliant
IRadimed’s non-magnetic design allows our flagship products to operate safely in ultra high magnetic fields, eliminating the need for long lines and other workarounds used with traditional infusion pumps. IRadimed is the only non-magnetic IV pump manufacturer with FDA clearance to operate in MRI Zone IV at the patient bedside.
IRadimed MRI Products
3880 MRI Patient Monitor
FMD Smart MRI Ferrous Metal Detector
Portable MRI IV Infusion Pump
3860+ MRI IV Infusion Pump System