Pacemaker, Defibrillator
Other Implanted Medical Devices and Metal Implants

• If you have implanted medical device, that you would like to remain private and confidential, ask the screener to please be discreet when assisting you through the screening process.
• It is recommended (but not a requirement) that individuals with a pacemaker carry a Pacemaker Identification Card (ID) when going through airport security. Show the screener your pacemaker ID, if you have one, and ask that the screener to conduct a pat-down inspection of your rather than having you walk-through the metal detector or be handwanded.
• It is recommended (but not required) that you advise the screener that you have an implanted pacemaker, other implanted medical device, or metal implant and where that implant is located.
• Screener will offer you a private screening once it becomes known that you have a metal implant or implanted medical device.
• If your Doctor has indicated that you should not go through the metal detector or be handwanded because it could affect the functionality of your device, or if you are concerned, ask the screener for a pat-down inspection instead.
• If you have an implanted bone growth stimulator or other device that operates under a specific magnetic calibration, which cannot be x-rayed because the calibration of these units cannot be disrupted, you may request a physical inspection of your device in lieu of being x-rayed.
• Screeners will need to resolve all alarms associated with metal implants.  Most alarms will be able to be resolved during a pat-down inspection and should not typically require the lifting and/or removal of clothing.

Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security