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from what I have seen the DangerousThings / Vivokey implants are MRI safe. I even read about someone with a Titan magnet in there finger getting MRIs and not having any problems.

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Don't do this. Don't suggest its safe for others to do. It's VERY not safe to bring anything ferrous or magnetic into the presence of an MRI. You may destroy the device that is going to help save someone's life.

The Dangerous Things X-Series microtransponder may safely undergo MRI diagnostics in cylindrical systems up to 7-Tesla.

https://forum.dangerousthings.com/uploads/default/original/1...

as for the Titan Magnets I was just referencing this post

https://forum.dangerousthings.com/t/fingertip-titan-in-an-mr...

Don't spout nonsense that you're clearly uninformed about. That's not how any of this works. Yes, a large piece of metal is dangerous in an MRI. A three gram magnet in a finger not so much.

I personally know someone that did an MRI with a finger magnet and yes, there's a fair bit to it, but it's plenty doable. Obviously consult your doctor and the tech, but know that it has been done successfully several times.

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