Pacemaker/medical implantable device screening procedure specifies which magnetometer usage?

• A. NO magnetometer
• B. Walk through magnetometer
• C. Pat-down in private area
• D. Hand-held X-ray scanner

Answer: (A)

When a person has a pacemaker or other implantable medical device, the screening approach must avoid exposing the device to magnetic fields. Magnetometers emit magnetic fields that can interfere with how these devices function, potentially altering pacing or temporarily reprogramming settings. To protect safety, the procedure specifies not to use any magnetometer during screening. Instead, non-magnetic screening methods are used (for example, non-magnetic visual checks or privacy-respecting pat-downs) to complete the screening without risking device interference.