Originally Posted by
SteveF
Probably a good idea, although I've been through the USA with the rods, plate and screws without issue. I do carry a card for the electrical implant with all relevant information, including serial numbers of the kit (funnily enough it was made in the USA). I also doubt that I'll ever be going to the USA (or anywhere in North America) again anyway due to medical insurance costs; hopefully the countries to the east won't be so paranoid - they haven't been so far anyway.
I'm very sorry to read that, it's a pity that something like the set-up of medical insurance is preventing you from travelling to the USA.