A patient suffered serious injuries after leaving a sex toy inside their body during a routine MRI scan. The toy, made mostly of silicone, had a metal core that reacted with the MRI’s powerful magnets, causing it to be pulled through the patient’s body.
The incident was reported after the patient, who was 22 years old, went for an MRI without telling medical staff about the toy. As the MRI finished, she suddenly began to scream in pain and was rushed to the hospital. The metal core of the toy had been dragged into her body, causing serious damage.
The patient had purchased the sex toy thinking it was safe, as it was advertised as “100% silicone,” which is typically safe for use with MRI scans. However, the hidden metal core became a danger when the MRI magnets interacted with it. The toy moved violently inside her body, potentially damaging organs and tissue.
Doctors and experts explained that magnetic forces in MRI scans can be dangerous for objects containing metal. Things like paperclips or small metal objects can move very quickly inside the body, and larger items, like this toy, could cause severe injury. While the toy didn’t move at the speed of sound as initially reported, it could still cause serious harm, especially to sensitive areas like blood vessels or nerves.
There have been similar cases in the past, where patients with hidden metal objects, like swallowed items or even firearms, were injured by MRI machines. Inserting any object, including sex toys, into the body before a medical scan can lead to complications.
Experts recommend that people avoid inserting anything into their body before an MRI. If medical staff is unaware of such objects, it could delay treatment or even cause further damage. Follow proper procedures and always disclose any objects in your body for the safest medical experience.
