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The attorney representing the family of victim Keith McAllister, 61, said the family 'is devastated and seeking answers.'
MRI safety requires removing jewelry, avoiding certain clothing, and informing doctors about implants and medical devices, as these items can pose health hazards.
A 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine by its magnetic field at Nassau Open MRI in Long Island. Authorities are investigating the incident.
"[Patients] should not have concerns," said Sean Maraj, Imaging Services Director at Long Island Jewish Valley. "Just be vigilant."
A MAN who tragically died after being pulled into an MRI machine by his 20lb chain was stuck to the machine for an hour before being freed, his family claims. Keith McAllister, 61, suffered fatal