Prosthetic Devices, Casts, Body Braces
- Screeners will need to see and touch your prosthetic device, cast, or body brace as part of the screening process.
- You have the option of requesting a private screening at any time during the screening of your prosthetic device, cast, or body brace.
- A screening supervisor or a lead screener will need to perform an explosive trace detection (ETD) screening of your prosthetic device, cast, or body brace.
- The screening supervisor or lead screener will describe the ETD sampling procedure in advance to help you along with the process.
- During the screening process, the screener supervisor or lead screener will take a swab sample from the exterior of your prosthetic device, cast, or body brace.
- This ETD screening process may require you to lift or remove some of your clothing in order to obtain the ETD sample.
- The screening supervisor or lead screener should offer you a private screening if clothing will need to be lifted or removed in order to obtain the ETD sample.
- You have the right to refuse the offer of a private screening; however, you’ll need to allow the screening to be conducted publicly if you wish to proceed beyond the security checkpoint.
- You may have a companion or family member accompany you into the private screening area (once he or she has been screened) and remain throughout the screening process.
- TSA will make every effort to have two screeners of the same gender as the passenger being screened present during the private screening.
- Please notify screeners if you need assistance during the screening process such as a hand, arm, or shoulder to lean upon, or a chair in which to sit.
- Once the screening supervisor or lead screener has determined that you do not represent a security risk, he or she will allow you to proceed through the checkpoint into the sterile area.
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
