Magnetic Pulser....use with metal implants??

[Guest guest]

Hi, I have a small metal staple in my knee from an old surgery. SOTA says not to

use it where metal is because it will heat up.

Are they just being cautious because of business regulations, or is this a

serious concern.

I can understand with a pacemaker or a joint replacement, but is it a concern

with metal screws or other small pieces ?

[Guest guest]

The heating up of a mettalic implant can occur. This may cause discomfort. Now,

the smaller the implant the less likely it may heat up. If it does, it may not

cause discomfort.

Try it and see. If uncomfortable simply avoid that particular area.

We are under moral obligation to let our customers know of any and all potential

contraindications.

Once you have the the data you need, you can make an intelligent and informed

decision about our products.

We take your health very seriously.

Cheers!

Russ

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> Hi, I have a small metal staple in my knee from an old surgery. SOTA says not

to use it where metal is because it will heat up.

> Are they just being cautious because of business regulations, or is this a

serious concern.

> I can understand with a pacemaker or a joint replacement, but is it a concern

with metal screws or other small pieces ?

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[Guest guest]

If it is 316L Stainless Steel, it may not have any effect.

Test to see.

M~R

On 4/7/2011 6:28 AM, wrote:

The heating up of a mettalic implant can occur. This may

cause discomfort. Now, the smaller the implant the less

likely it may heat up. If it does, it may not cause

discomfort.

Try it and see. If uncomfortable simply avoid that

particular area.

We are under moral obligation to let our customers know of

any and all potential contraindications.

Once you have the the data you need, you can make an

intelligent and informed decision about our products.

We take your health very seriously.

Cheers!

Russ

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> Hi, I have a small metal staple in my knee from an

old surgery. SOTA says not to use it where metal is

because it will heat up.

> Are they just being cautious because of business

regulations, or is this a serious concern.

> I can understand with a pacemaker or a joint

replacement, but is it a concern with metal screws or

other small pieces ?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Actually, being non-magnetic does not seem to be the mitigating factor. It is a

combination of induced eddy-currents and the metal being a good conductor of

heat.

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> > > Hi, I have a small metal staple in my knee from an old surgery. SOTA

> > says not to use it where metal is because it will heat up.

> > > Are they just being cautious because of business regulations, or is

> > this a serious concern.

> > > I can understand with a pacemaker or a joint replacement, but is it

> > a concern with metal screws or other small pieces ?

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