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Old Jan 22, 2007, 4:04 pm
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PhilaBurbTom
 
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metal implants

Most medical implants are made of titanium. As airport metal detectors are giant magnometers that need a ferrous/iron based metal to set them off. At least that is what my surgeon told me when he took my gall bladder out and said that I did not have to worry if I needed an MRI.
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