Magnetic metal detector

A magnetic metal detector is a medical device that uses the fluxmeter principle to identify metallic objects within or on a patient’s body. It is clinically used to locate metal fragments in wounds that need to be removed or to confirm the presence of metallic implants before an MRI scan to ensure patient safety.

Devices in this category are typically non-invasive, handheld or probe-based tools that do not emit ionizing radiation. They are regulated as medical devices based on their intended use and are supplied for use by trained healthcare professionals in clinical settings such as emergency departments, operating rooms, or imaging centers.