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Originally Posted by annakkro
I recently had my delta replaced with a strata valve. My Dr. told me that the strata has a small piece of metal in it that can get picked up in airport metal detectors. I don't carry a medical ID card or anything. Has anyone else with a strata valve been picked up by a metal detector? Especially with the new TSA regulations I am a bit nervous and I will be flying next week. Can anyone tell me how it went for you?
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I strongly suggest you talk to the NSA -National Security Agent - at your departure airport at least a week before you travel to learn what paperwork and ID's you will need to avoid all the magnetic scanning you will go through. DO NOT talk to a guard, but to a upper level supervisor. These people are NOT rocket scientists!! Also take a SIGNED Office Letter Head from your surgeon and any documents (ID CARDS) WITH YOU. I was told the Walk Through scanners are not dangerous to the valve, but the Hand Held Wands might be. Good luck!