The waste material you see below is all that was left of a magnet that had been in place for quite a while that was removed as part of testing — James Wisniewski, who removed the implant, writes,
“These are the remains of a single magnet implanted in a finger tip. The magnet has broken down, but left the surrounding tissue intact. This magnet was in for over eight months and there were no visible signs indicating any problem with the magnet. The removal was to check on the condition of these experimental magnets along with the interior pocket of tissue which it sat in.”
I’ll say again: the functional effects of the magnetic implants are absolutely wonderful, but their current stability and safety level is far from making them acceptable for general use in my opinion.
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128 responses to ““Healthy” Magnetic Implant Removed”
I had an MRI once, the metal inside the clickers did distort the image somewhat , but the distance between the region they wanted to observe and the clickers in my hand and ear was large enough. I didn’t need to remove them. But it was quite intersting to feel the magnet really pull on the clickers…. amazing. At that magnetic field strenght, the field of the permant magnet is overwelmed, as the magnetization is in its saturation region. The force will be similar for a piece of iron and a magnet, but determined by the size. My metal pieces are quite small, maybe at most 0.05 gram or so. Larger pieces probably would have to be taken out for MRI.
I had an MRI once, the metal inside the clickers did distort the image somewhat , but the distance between the region they wanted to observe and the clickers in my hand and ear was large enough. I didn’t need to remove them. But it was quite intersting to feel the magnet really pull on the clickers…. amazing. At that magnetic field strenght, the field of the permant magnet is overwelmed, as the magnetization is in its saturation region. The force will be similar for a piece of iron and a magnet, but determined by the size. My metal pieces are quite small, maybe at most 0.05 gram or so. Larger pieces probably would have to be taken out for MRI.
I had an MRI once, the metal inside the clickers did distort the image somewhat , but the distance between the region they wanted to observe and the clickers in my hand and ear was large enough. I didn’t need to remove them. But it was quite intersting to feel the magnet really pull on the clickers…. amazing. At that magnetic field strenght, the field of the permant magnet is overwelmed, as the magnetization is in its saturation region. The force will be similar for a piece of iron and a magnet, but determined by the size. My metal pieces are quite small, maybe at most 0.05 gram or so. Larger pieces probably would have to be taken out for MRI.
I had an MRI once, the metal inside the clickers did distort the image somewhat , but the distance between the region they wanted to observe and the clickers in my hand and ear was large enough. I didn’t need to remove them. But it was quite intersting to feel the magnet really pull on the clickers…. amazing. At that magnetic field strenght, the field of the permant magnet is overwelmed, as the magnetization is in its saturation region. The force will be similar for a piece of iron and a magnet, but determined by the size. My metal pieces are quite small, maybe at most 0.05 gram or so. Larger pieces probably would have to be taken out for MRI.
the whole concept of body hacking fascinates me. what about a thicker, harder coating of silicon? i don’t think it’s plausible, but right now i’m envisioning a lot of magnetic powder filings sandwiched between a sheet of silicone, then implanted. the solid magnets would create a lot of friction and the exposed surface area would make it easier for the silicone to tear or otherwise rupture. then again, there would have to be a larger incision made to put in the magnet sheet, and possibly the loss of sensitivity on that finger.. assuming that the sheet was implanted into the squishy tip.
the whole concept of body hacking fascinates me. what about a thicker, harder coating of silicon? i don’t think it’s plausible, but right now i’m envisioning a lot of magnetic powder filings sandwiched between a sheet of silicone, then implanted. the solid magnets would create a lot of friction and the exposed surface area would make it easier for the silicone to tear or otherwise rupture. then again, there would have to be a larger incision made to put in the magnet sheet, and possibly the loss of sensitivity on that finger.. assuming that the sheet was implanted into the squishy tip.
the whole concept of body hacking fascinates me. what about a thicker, harder coating of silicon? i don’t think it’s plausible, but right now i’m envisioning a lot of magnetic powder filings sandwiched between a sheet of silicone, then implanted. the solid magnets would create a lot of friction and the exposed surface area would make it easier for the silicone to tear or otherwise rupture. then again, there would have to be a larger incision made to put in the magnet sheet, and possibly the loss of sensitivity on that finger.. assuming that the sheet was implanted into the squishy tip.
the whole concept of body hacking fascinates me. what about a thicker, harder coating of silicon? i don’t think it’s plausible, but right now i’m envisioning a lot of magnetic powder filings sandwiched between a sheet of silicone, then implanted. the solid magnets would create a lot of friction and the exposed surface area would make it easier for the silicone to tear or otherwise rupture. then again, there would have to be a larger incision made to put in the magnet sheet, and possibly the loss of sensitivity on that finger.. assuming that the sheet was implanted into the squishy tip.
I think the best bet is to leave silicone coatings behind. Surgical Stainless Steel or Surgical Titanium is the best way to go. Risks are to high with silicone.
I think the best bet is to leave silicone coatings behind. Surgical Stainless Steel or Surgical Titanium is the best way to go. Risks are to high with silicone.
I think the best bet is to leave silicone coatings behind. Surgical Stainless Steel or Surgical Titanium is the best way to go. Risks are to high with silicone.
I think the best bet is to leave silicone coatings behind. Surgical Stainless Steel or Surgical Titanium is the best way to go. Risks are to high with silicone.
Shannon, I emailed you once suggesting magnetic stir bars – they’re Teflon-coated magnets made for laboratory use so they can stand up to quite harsh chemicals and a lot of wear and tear. They’re available in sizes down to about a rice grain. Do you know if anyone’s tried that?
Shannon, I emailed you once suggesting magnetic stir bars – they’re Teflon-coated magnets made for laboratory use so they can stand up to quite harsh chemicals and a lot of wear and tear. They’re available in sizes down to about a rice grain. Do you know if anyone’s tried that?
Shannon, I emailed you once suggesting magnetic stir bars – they’re Teflon-coated magnets made for laboratory use so they can stand up to quite harsh chemicals and a lot of wear and tear. They’re available in sizes down to about a rice grain. Do you know if anyone’s tried that?
Shannon, I emailed you once suggesting magnetic stir bars – they’re Teflon-coated magnets made for laboratory use so they can stand up to quite harsh chemicals and a lot of wear and tear. They’re available in sizes down to about a rice grain. Do you know if anyone’s tried that?
I`m working with those at the moment.
I will keep everyone updated on the progress with them.
BUT, they are NOT very strong at all.
I`m working with those at the moment.
I will keep everyone updated on the progress with them.
BUT, they are NOT very strong at all.
I`m working with those at the moment.
I will keep everyone updated on the progress with them.
BUT, they are NOT very strong at all.
I`m working with those at the moment.
I will keep everyone updated on the progress with them.
BUT, they are NOT very strong at all.
ive been doing a lot of research on magnetic implants on the net. ive seen a lot of talk about silicone rupture and deterioration. silicone dosnt seem like the best idea for an implant in your finger though. since you use your hands to grip and such. and magnetic stir sticks arnt that strong. i did find one sight though that sales super magnets —http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=164— thear sposed to be quite strong. if you scroll all the way to the bottom they have a Teflon coated one. they have many rubber coated ones 2 but is rubber a safe alternative? the are quite large though.
just thought it mite be worth posting
ive been doing a lot of research on magnetic implants on the net. ive seen a lot of talk about silicone rupture and deterioration. silicone dosnt seem like the best idea for an implant in your finger though. since you use your hands to grip and such. and magnetic stir sticks arnt that strong. i did find one sight though that sales super magnets —http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=164— thear sposed to be quite strong. if you scroll all the way to the bottom they have a Teflon coated one. they have many rubber coated ones 2 but is rubber a safe alternative? the are quite large though.
just thought it mite be worth posting
ive been doing a lot of research on magnetic implants on the net. ive seen a lot of talk about silicone rupture and deterioration. silicone dosnt seem like the best idea for an implant in your finger though. since you use your hands to grip and such. and magnetic stir sticks arnt that strong. i did find one sight though that sales super magnets —http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=164— thear sposed to be quite strong. if you scroll all the way to the bottom they have a Teflon coated one. they have many rubber coated ones 2 but is rubber a safe alternative? the are quite large though.
just thought it mite be worth posting
ive been doing a lot of research on magnetic implants on the net. ive seen a lot of talk about silicone rupture and deterioration. silicone dosnt seem like the best idea for an implant in your finger though. since you use your hands to grip and such. and magnetic stir sticks arnt that strong. i did find one sight though that sales super magnets —http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=164— thear sposed to be quite strong. if you scroll all the way to the bottom they have a Teflon coated one. they have many rubber coated ones 2 but is rubber a safe alternative? the are quite large though.
just thought it mite be worth posting
also i forgot to put this im my last post. what about nickle and gold plated magnets?????
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=12
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=10
also i forgot to put this im my last post. what about nickle and gold plated magnets?????
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=12
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=10
also i forgot to put this im my last post. what about nickle and gold plated magnets?????
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=12
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=10
also i forgot to put this im my last post. what about nickle and gold plated magnets?????
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=12
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=10