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Old Aug 10, 2024 | 2:09 pm
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Originally Posted by guv1976
Why would stitches be detected by a metal detector? Or are you perhaps talking about surgical staples?
Right. Stitches are usually nylon or synthetic fibers. Even surgical staples probably wouldn't let a metal detector go off, but if it does, it's not a big deal - they'll wand you and realize its from the staples.
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