Recognized standard

MS 9-2008 (R2020)

FDA recognition 12-288 · NEMA · Radiology

Key facts

Recognition number 12-288
Designation MS 9-2008 (R2020)
Title Standards Publication Characterization of Phased Array Coils for Diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Images
Standards developer National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Specialty area Radiology
Date of entry Apr 4, 2016
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This standards publication defines test methods for measuring the signal-to-noise ratio and image uniformity of MR images produced using receive-only phased array coils. Other coil configurations have been addressed in MS 1, MS 3, and MS 6.

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