Description
Specifications
| Product Code | YXBI-MR |
| Product Type | Closed-cell positioning sponge |
| Shape | Wedge |
| Angle | 15° |
| Material | Closed cell, non-porous foam |
| MR Compatibility | MR Safe |
| Radiolucent | Yes |
| Fluid Resistance | Fluid resistant |
| Category | Positioning Sponges |
Safe to Bring into the Scanner Room
MR Safe is a labeling term for items that hold no metal, magnetic, or conductive material. Nothing in the wedges reacts to the magnetic field, so your team can keep the set in the scanner room without worrying about pull, heating, or image artifact. That matters during an MRI, where a positioning aid often sits close to the bore and close to the anatomy being scanned.
Features of the MR Safe Closed Cell 15° Wedge Set
- Set of 15-degree foam wedges for the angled support of an arm, knee, or foot
- MR Safe, with no metal or magnetic material, so the set can stay in the scanner room
- Radiolucent closed-cell foam that stays out of X-ray and CT images
- Non-porous, fluid-resistant surface that wipes clean between patients
- Angled shape holds the extremity in place to reduce patient discomfort during longer exams
- Pairs with the closed-cell rectangle sponges when you need a flat lift instead of an angle
Where the Wedge Set Fits in Imaging
Because the foam is both MR Safe and radiolucent, the same set works across your imaging rooms. In MRI, use a wedge to angle a knee or shoulder so the joint opens for the sequence. In X-ray and CT, tilt a hand, wrist, or foot for an oblique view while the foam stays clear of the field. The 15-degree angle suits extremity work where a flat sponge would leave the joint in the wrong spot. For straight lift instead of an angle, reach for the closed cell rectangle sponge.
Cleaning and Care
Wipe the wedges down with your standard surface disinfectant between patients. Closed cell foam does not soak up fluid the way open cell foam does, so there is no wet core holding contamination between exams. Store the set flat with your other positioning sponges so the edges and the angle keep their shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the YXBI-MR wedge set safe to use inside an MRI scanner?
Yes. It carries the MR Safe label, which means it holds no metal, magnetic, or conductive material. You can keep the wedges in the scanner room and place them close to the bore without pull, heating, or image artifact.
What angle are the wedges, and what are they used for?
Each wedge has a 15-degree slope. Use one to tilt a limb or open a joint, such as angling a knee or a wrist so the anatomy sits right for the view while the patient stays steady.
Will the wedges show up on X-ray or CT images?
No. The closed-cell foam is radiolucent, so it does not block anatomy or leave shadows on X-ray and CT. You get to angle the patient and keep a clear image.
How do you clean a closed-cell wedge?
Wipe it with a standard surface disinfectant between patients. The non-porous, closed-cell foam keeps fluid on the surface, so nothing soaks in or gets trapped.
