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Rocket Pharmaceuticals' pivotal gene therapy trial for Danon disease has been put on hold by the FDA following a patient's death linked to complications from the therapy, prompting the company to review its safety protocols and extend its cash runway while in discussions with regulators.
A woman accidentally shot herself in the buttocks during an MRI scan after entering the room with a concealed iron handgun. The gun became attracted to the magnet, firing a single shot. The patient had gone through a standard screening process for magnetic objects prior to the exam and answered no to all screening questions. MRI machines use powerful magnetic fields to create images, making it crucial to follow the "no metal" policy for safety reasons.