Overview

• Nassau County police have launched a detailed investigation into procedures at Nassau Open MRI after confirming the patient’s death
• The 61-year-old man entered the active scanning room without authorization despite posted warnings and screams from a relative
• His metal chain was ferromagnetically attracted by the MRI’s powerful magnetic field, causing severe trauma
• He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and died the following day, with officials withholding his identity pending an autopsy
• Previous MRI incidents, including a 2001 child fatality and a 2023 nurse injury, underscore enduring risks and the need for rigorous ferromagnetic screening