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<p>Suppliers of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners are moving to a sealed helium
solution, whereby the helium required to cool the magnet is approximately 0.5% of
the current levels. These sealed systems will also ensure MRI scanners do not require
further helium to be added during years of operational use.</p><p>Furthermore, suppliers
are now replacing MRI scanners without requiring the magnet to be replaced, though
this is only available for the first replacement cycle, whereby the scanner is fully
replaced, but the existing magnet and helium are retained.</p><p>With regards to the
Department, as set out in the recent Medical Technology Strategy: One Year On publication,
the Design for Life Programme has been stood up to work with industry, the health
and care sector, and academic partners to develop medical technology systems that
support reuse, remanufacture, and material recovery becoming the default. This includes
developing regulatory, commercial, digital, and policy environments that support this
aim. The Department’s intention is to publish a roadmap later this year to articulate
our relevant findings and plans moving forward.</p>
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