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[Metal detectors for security checks mostly insensitive for metal implants]

L W van Rhijn1, B E Veraart

  • 1Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, afd. Orthopedie, Amsterdam.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|April 16, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Metal implants, such as osteosynthesis material and Harrington rods, generally do not trigger airport metal detectors. This is due to detector insensitivity and settings, minimizing security check issues for patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Security Screening Technology

Context:

  • Patients with orthopedic implants, particularly scoliosis patients, may encounter security checkpoints at airports.
  • The presence of metal implants can raise concerns about potential interference with security screening procedures.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the likelihood of metal implants causing alarms at airport security checkpoints.
  • To assess the sensitivity of standard metal detectors to common orthopedic implants.

Summary:

  • A study surveyed 50 scoliosis patients regarding airport metal detector experiences; 22 reported being screened, with 3 alarms.
  • Testing various osteosynthesis materials and Harrington rods with airport security detectors showed no reactions.
  • Metal detectors are generally not expected to react to medical implants due to alloy insensitivity and alarm thresholds.

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Impact:

  • Provides reassurance to patients with orthopedic implants regarding air travel security.
  • Informs security personnel and airport authorities about the low probability of implant-related false alarms.
  • Contributes to a smoother and less stressful travel experience for individuals with medical implants.