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Airport Security and Cochlear Implants: What do I need to know?

Hearing Loss | Last Active: May 27, 2022 | Replies (11)
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@tonyinmi

This brings up a question about the card that a CI wearer is given. What info is on that card? Does it list the maximum field strength that can be given when you go for an MRI? I know that the newer CI's can handle stronger fields but how would the MRI tech know so they don't risk damage to the CI?
Tony in Michigan

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arieswoman | @arieswoman | May 25, 2022

My card is brand new and it gives the model # and serial number. It has my audiologist phone number on it. On the back it says to not put the headpiece in carry on or cargo as X-rays might damage them. So I will follow advice already given and tell TSA to hand check my spare headpiece. Not worth it's getting damages by X-rays.

I was told by my doctor that it's doubtful that an MRI would go over 5 and it would be safe to have a cat scan. Regardless these techs have the knowledge to check for a CI. My card says nothing about cat scans. Good question if one was incapacited.

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