Do ortho implants beep on airport scanners? Yes, they can. Airport scanners are designed to detect metal, and ortho implants are usually made of metal. The most common ones are made of stainless steel, titanium, or cobalt chrome. These metals are all good conductors of electricity, which is what the scanners detect. The sensitivity of scanners varies, but most will pick up ortho implants. Some small ones, like screws or staples, may not set off the alarm though. If your implant does beep, you'll be sent to secondary screening. This may involve a pat-down or a full-body scan. You may also be asked to show proof of your implant, like a medical alert card or a letter from your doctor. Here are some tips for traveling with ortho implants: Get to the airport early to give yourself extra time for screening. Let the TSA officer know you have an implant. Bring a medical alert card or a letter from your doctor that describes your implant. Be prepared to take of...