Nurses lack the tools and training to remove nail polish that interferes with MRI procedures, an unplanned task outside their scope.

No standard protocol or hospital-provided tool (e.g., nail dremel) for removing metallic or resistant nail polish pre-MRI, leaving nurses to improvise with inadequate supplies.

Opp. Score

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 13, 2026

Workarounds Described

uses acetone brought from home to soak nails
doctor ordered acetic acid soak
potential need for a nail dremel (not available)

Implied Software Gaps

Standardized protocol tool for pre-MRI patient preparation
Inventory management for polish removal supplies

App Concept

PreScan Polish Remover

A hospital-grade, rapid nail polish removal kit and protocol for MRI prep. Includes a safe, non-damaging dremel tool and dissolving solution, with step-by-step training. Reduces nurse burden and prevents MRI delays or cancellations.

Key Features

Battery-operated, low-speed nail dremel with disposable tips
Medical-grade dissolving solution for resistant polishes
Training video and quick-reference card for nurses
Standardized checklist integrated into EHR pre-MRI orders

Target Users: Nurses and hospital MRI departments in acute care settings (hospitals, imaging centers), especially those with frequent metallic nail polish issues.

Revenue Model: $50 per kit (dremel + solution, refill solutions $20 each) sold to hospital supply chains; optional $200/month subscription for hospital-wide protocol support and training.

Existing Solutions Mentioned

acetone from homeacetic acid

Part of App Idea

Nurses lack the tools and training to remove nail polish that interferes with MRI procedures, an unplanned task outside their scope.

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