Getting an MRI

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of medical imaging that uses magnetic fields to create an internal view of the body.



If you have an Inspire® implant Model 3028 or 3150, you are eligible for MRI scans provided specific conditions are followed.



If you have an Inspire® implant Model 3024, you are not eligible for MRI scans.



To find out what type of Inspire implant model you have, please contact your provider or look at your patient ID card. There is a yellow MR triangle on the back of the patient ID card if you have the Inspire implant Model 3028 or 3150. If so, you are eligible for MRI provided specific scan conditions are followed.



If the back of your patient ID card does not have a yellow MR triangle, you have the Inspire implant Model 3024 and are not eligible for MRI scans.

What to bring to your MRI scan

Please bring the following to your MRI scan and show it to the provider:

• Inspire implant ID card

• Inspire™ remote

Please consult with your Inspire-trained provider for more information.

Special Note for Imaging/MRI Technicians

If you work as an MRI technologist and are considering the Inspire implant, you can continue working safely in your role with a few simple precautions.

• If you do not work in MRI Zone 4, there is no concern.

• If you do work in Zone 4:

  • Step out of Zone 4 during an active scan, or

  • Stay at least an arm’s length away from the MRI machine while the scan is running

Keeping this distance helps avoid any pulling sensation from the MRI’s magnetic field.

If you have questions, Inspire Patient Services is here to help: 844-672-6720 or [email protected]