Athankfulheart Posted December 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I am taking a group on a cruise in March and while Im not new to cruising, I have a couple new issues I need to get info on. One of my friends has a pacemaker and an implantable loop recorder that monitors her heart. Will she need to avoid the security scanner ? And if so, is this a simple protocol ? Does anyone have experience that I can pass on to her ? Thanks for reading! Sent from my SM-N920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted December 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I understand cruise ports are also covered by TSA. This link may give your friend added info. https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2014/02/25/tsa-travel-tips-tuesday-traveling-personal-medical-electronic-devices Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted December 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I have a loop recorder. Not an issue Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxoocruiser Posted December 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I am taking a group on a cruise in March and while Im not new to cruising, I have a couple new issues I need to get info on. One of my friends has a pacemaker and an implantable loop recorder that monitors her heart. Will she need to avoid the security scanner ? And if so, is this a simple protocol ? Does anyone have experience that I can pass on to her ? Thanks for reading! Sent from my SM-N920V using Forums mobile app Just as your friend disclosed to the TSA at airports about the implants , he/she is to do exactly the same when going thought port security as well as security on board the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athankfulheart Posted December 28, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Just as your friend disclosed to the TSA at airports about the implants , he/she is to do exactly the same when going thought port security as well as security on board the ship.Thanks for all your advice. The pacemaker and loop recorder are new so she's never traveled with him before. Sent from my SM-N920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEWITHH Posted December 29, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2017 When I get to the front of the TSA line, I tell them that I am requesting a pat down since I will not go thru the archway because you have a pacemaker. Be sure they do not use the wand as that is as bad or even worse than the archways. On the ship I do the same. Ask for a pat down telling them that you have a pacemaker. Sometimes I have a little bit of a wait, for a female agent to do the pat down but never had any other problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geldhart Posted January 9, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Ask your medical professional about the compatibility of YOUR internal hardware. If in doubt, have them do a manual search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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