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[Marks DTM Calib]

Basic metal detection techniques only detect ferrous materials, decent quality stainless is not ferrous so is not detected.

Most implants are stainless unless there is a major reason why they cant be (e.g. weight such as around the skull where a stainless plate would add noticeable weight!). 

[Viral_Jim]

Ive got a metal plate and screws in my lower leg bone and more screws underneath holding my ankle on, Ive always assumed made of stainless but never sets the Airport Scanners or walkthrough machines off. 

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AFAIK they're titanium. My watch is titanium and once accidently walked through an airport type scanner while wearing it. She saw my watch on the otherside & initially thought her machine was u/s till she queried it

Indeed, I noticed this with my wedding ring (Tungsten Carbide) on my last flight, didnt set the walk through scanner off, or the hand held doo-dah they use.

[BazaJT]

Sad and unfortunate though the initial news is,I have to admit I like your sons take on the matter!

[omegod]

Basic metal detection techniques only detect ferrous materials, decent quality stainless is not ferrous so is not detected.

Most implants are stainless unless there is a major reason why they cant be (e.g. weight such as around the skull where a stainless plate would add noticeable weight!). 

We always used titanium screws back in my surgical days, drill bit's came from B&Q though 

One of the old anesthetists always asked for the screws when we removed plates etc, he was using them on his Aston DB5 restoration 

[Terbs]

Just been to Stoke Mandeville Hospital, and signed the paperwork to authorise the removal of the Pacemaker, and one other bit of heart monitoring equipment from the mother in law.
So, hopefully, Amersham Crem, should remain peaceful and intact !!!!