Originally Posted by
Often1
CPAP machines are supposed to be removed and presented to an Officer. That's for your own protection as the instructions for most warn against sending through X-Ray.
TSA-"approved" locks aren't for hand luggage, they are for checked luggage.
The Officer was helping you out. Hope the machine not harmed.
That is news to me that CPAP machines are harmed by x-rays... having
been a CPAP and traveler for several years.
What is the source of your information regarding that?
From TSA site...
"All CPAPs, BiPAPs, and APAPs must be screened by X-ray. If the X-ray cannot see through all parts of the CPAP, BiPAP, or APAP, additional screening by X-ray or other methods may be required."