Part B: Supplementary Information Sheet (SIS) |
FR Recognition List Number
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049
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Date of Entry 06/07/2018
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FR Recognition Number
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12-315
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Standard | |
NEMA MS 8-2016 Characterization of the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems |
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Scope/AbstractThis NEMA Standards Publication describes two measurement procedures for whole-body SAR measurements, the calorimetric method and the pulse-energy method. Extrapolation of these data to patient temperature rise is beyond the scope of this document. This document does not apply to gradient (low-frequency time-varying magnetic fields) safety where nerve and cardiac excitation are the primary safety issues. Neither is it intended to apply to spatial peak or local average SAR nor does it address other factors involved with patient heating. The tests specified are only for volume RF transmit coils that produce relatively homogeneous RF fields. |
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Extent of Recognition
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Rationale for Recognition
This standard is relevant to medical devices and is recognized on its scientific and technical merit and/or because it supports existing regulatory policies. |
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Public Law, CFR Citation(s) and Procode(s)*
Regulation Number |
Device Name |
Device Class |
Product Code |
§892.1000 |
System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Class 2
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LNH
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§892.1000 |
System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic
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Class 2
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LNI
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§892.1000 |
Coil, Magnetic Resonance, Specialty
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Class 2
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MOS
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Relevant FDA Guidance and/or Supportive Publications*
Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff : Submission of Premarket Notifications for Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Devices, Issued November 2016.
Appropriate Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards in Premarket Submissions for Medical Devices - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, issued September 2018. |
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FDA Technical Contacts
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Standards Development Organization
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FDA Specialty Task Group (STG)
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*These are provided as examples and others may be applicable. |