Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) requires patient preparation steps to protect against inadvertent harm. This announcement cautions patients and providers to assess masks being worn to protect against COVID-19 transmission for metal components that can result in patient burns during the exam. Recommendations for safety include enhanced screening to ensure masks are safe for the exam environment.

MRI Safety Week is held annually in July. This observance  supports the sharing of information and resources to support magnetic resonance imaging safety.

This announcement describes a near miss involving sandbags filled with metal shot instead of sand.