Magnetic putty

RE: Magnetic putty

Wren — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 18:12:20 GMT

I did try arguing that point, but they weren't having it. They said that if the the magnets just happened to pull the pellet through my aorta then the operating theatres were 10 minutes away. Which is 9 minutes too far. I told them they were being over dramatic, but I still wasn't allowed my MRI!

RE: Magnetic putty

Edward Jones — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 09:51:12 GMT

It's likely to be a lead shot, isn't it? Pure lead shouldn't be affected by MRI, but I suppose they have no way to be sure or test. Non-lead shotgun cartridges are available, but no one uses them unless forced to.

RE: Magnetic putty

Rob Davis — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 09:16:13 GMT

[quote user="Wren"]I have a shotgun pellet in my body somewhere (which I was unaware of until I had some survey radiographs...!)[/quote]

Wow... I thought this only happened in cats! You must be Jack Bauer in disguise to have been shot without even realising it!

RE: Magnetic putty

Liz w — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 07:45:43 GMT

Can you remember being shot?

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Wren — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:48:38 GMT

[quote user="Clare Tapsfield-Wright"]

[quote user="Liz w"]

Would it break an MRI?

[/quote] I was surprised to be asked about tattoos when I had my scans , apparently the older ones have iron and can cause a problem

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I have a shotgun pellet in my body somewhere (which I was unaware of until I had some survey radiographs...!). They absolutely 100% will not let me in the same room as the MRI machine in the hospital. Ended up with CT as a compromise, although not the best modality for looking at backs.

RE: Magnetic putty

Bob Russell — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:27:10 GMT

Only one brand involved here and that is not CE marked. Very concerning about the strength of the magnet though.

My niece is old enough to be sensible with the stuff I got her (not this brand). Need to make sure it is kept away from the younger ones though!

RE: Magnetic putty

Anthony Dennison — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:47:00 GMT

Anyone still got any of this? Might be a good idea to get rid of it...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-42830755

RE: Magnetic putty

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:47:51 GMT

[quote user="Liz w"]

Would it break an MRI?

[/quote] I was surprised to be asked about tattoos when I had my scans , apparently the older ones have iron and can cause a problem

RE: Magnetic putty

Liz w — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:41:37 GMT

Could be useful if you run out of barium..

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Liz w — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:39:28 GMT

Would it break an MRI?

RE: Magnetic putty

Evelyn Barbour-Hill — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:44:41 GMT

[quote user="Clare Tapsfield-Wright"]

And you could immobilise the patient with a massive magnet instead of taking up a whole kennel

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As in Tom and Jerry.... or the Beano....

It would have to be a great big horseshoe shape with lightning flashes coming from the ends.

RE: Magnetic putty

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:23:57 GMT

And you could immobilise the patient with a massive magnet instead of taking up a whole kennel

RE: Magnetic putty

Martin Atkinson — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:20:07 GMT

Well I guess one option for removing it from the intestines would be to get a big magnet and draw it through, the perfect non-invasive intervention.

RE: Magnetic putty

Bob Russell — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:09:04 GMT

Arrived this morning from Amazon!

it does appear to be non-magnet, just slime with Iron Oxide.

RE: Magnetic putty

Liz w — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 22:56:35 GMT

Thanks - a perfect reply - answered my question and also saved me from buying any as a present

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Edward Jones — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 19:23:41 GMT

Having 'pretested' said stocking-filler, it looks like regular silly putty with a ferrous suspension. It's not magnetic itself, but it is attracted to magnets. Mine was supplied with a neodymium magnet, which on their own I imagine would pass okay, but if swallowed with anything else metallic are possibly lethal - especially if they pass into the intestine at different times.

If the putty was swallowed with or without the magnet I have no idea if it'd pass okay - silly putty is weird stuff - quite soft and pliable but still a thick lump for the intestine to deal with. It might be softer at body temperature.

I'd probably xray to assess whether different parts of the intestine were being stuck together, then assess as any other foreign body - i.e. intervene if it seems to be a problem otherwise assess daily until passed.

It's fairly boring as a toy.

RE: Magnetic putty

Liz w — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 23:15:25 GMT

Hope you've checked the delivery date Bob! several of the Amazon ones are for delivery after Christmas.

i hope you're right about the risks - I was thinking about the problems caused by kids eating multiple magnetic Pollu Pockets, and wondered if it'd be similar.

RE: Magnetic putty

Edward Jones — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:15:01 GMT

Is the putty magnetic itself, or does it simply contain ferrous material so its attracted to a magnet? If it's the latter is probably harmless, if it's the former it may well not be magnetic enough to be a huge danger. Having said that, one of the examples on amazon is pictured with what appears to be a small neodymium magnet.

I think I'll have to order one for fun / investigative purposes / as a stocking filler for the children too!

RE: Magnetic putty

Bob Russell — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:26:08 GMT

No idea but it looks brilliant fun! Just ordered some for a Christmas stocking filler.

It seems to be non-toxic and presumably will not cause that much trouble unless there is something magnetic or metallic to cause problems.

Perhaps to be used with care!