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Garrett makes every effort to communicate with medical device manufacturers and to cooperate with agencies such as the United States Food and Drug Administration and Health Canada as a means of assuring product safety. Garrett Metal Detectors makes every effort to ensure its products are safe for use. Extensive research by Garrett has produced no information which would indicate that its products have any adverse effects on medical implants, pregnancy, recording media or magnetic strips. The electromagnetic fields produced by Garrett products are similar to those encountered in the daily environment and meet U.S. and International standards for electromagnetic emissions.

Users of medical devices should follow specific information provided by medical device manufacturers and medical practitioners. This information is often in the form of information cards and booklets. Garrett acknowledges that certain medical devices may have additional requirements which may require special care. If, for any reason, (e.g. doctors orders, etc.), a patron objects to being scanned with a metal detector, it is advised that alternative procedures be used.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting medical device manufacturers directly or by searching topics such as Metal Detectors, Security Systems, and Travel on websites such as:

www.fda.gov/cdrh/safety/easnote.html
www.codmanjnj.com
www.webmd.com
www.sjm.com
www.medtronic.com
www.guidant.com
www.ans-medical.com

The following should be considered when developing a security checkpoint screening plan.

• Alternative Screening - Alternative screening methods such as hand searching, scanning with a hand held metal detector or denial of access should be clearly defined in checkpoint screening procedures as approved alternatives to screening with the walk-through metal detector.
• Traffic Flow - Traffic flow should remain encourage unrestricted traffic flow and consistent as a means of minimizing the time a person remains within the archway of a walk-through metal detector.
• Personnel Training - Security screening personnel should be instructed in the care of persons with special medical needs and use of alternative screening methods that meet the requirements of medical device manufacturers or medical practitioners.