Handheld magnetic wand

NO !

by IAN MC - 2018-08-04 13:13:45

There is absolutely no way that the electromagnetic radiation from a security wand could affect your PM battery in any way whatsoever

At airports they normally only use the wand below waist level so that the E.M.R does not affect the pacemaker settings

Ian

No

by AgentX86 - 2018-08-04 13:33:31

A worst, it'll interfere temporarily with its operation. You might feel weird while it's over your pacemaker but return to normal when it's past. They shouldn't dwell over it, so there shouldn't be any serious problems.

Thanks both, it helps

by GS - 2018-08-04 13:48:30

But is there any difference between the magnetic wand being used and handheld magnetic wand? 

Sorry GS

by IAN MC - 2018-08-04 13:54:46

...  but I don't understand your question. I am only familiar with the handheld wand , what is the other type ?

Ian

Sorry Ian

by GS - 2018-08-04 14:16:31

I just wanted to ask that there are two security wands, one is larger and other one smaller, so what is the case with two? 

Also, I was just reading through Boston n St Jude, they said such magnetic wand should by 60 CMS away from pacemaker 

You can ask

by AgentX86 - 2018-08-04 21:23:20

You can ask that they not wand you at all but that likely means a pat down after showing your pacemaker ID card.  If you're cool with that, it's probably the safest option.  Medtronic says to show your ID card before entering the security device and request a manual (even wand) check.  TSA is well aware of this drill.  There are a lot of us out here.  My bet is that 9 of 10 times, they'll be happy to do as asked (as long as you're not being an asshat about it).