MRI Mishap: Woman Shoots Herself in Buttocks with Concealed Gun

A woman in Wisconsin accidentally shot herself in the buttocks after sneaking a gun into an MRI appointment. The firearm was attracted to the MRI machine's powerful magnet, causing it to discharge. The incident occurred in June 2023, and the woman suffered a minor injury but fully recovered. The FDA's Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database has recorded 102 adverse events related to MRI machines. Patients are explicitly instructed to leave any objects that could be attracted to the magnet outside the room.