Final Concerns About My New Magnets
Hey everyone,
So I just received my magnets in the mail today! They are disk shaped, sized at 1mm x 3mm and coated with parylene. I got them from here,
(shipped very fast and no minimum order)
Any concerns about these magnets? Are they acceptable bio-proofing material? What is the best way to sterilize them and check to make sure they are fully coated and safe?
Once I feel confident about these final questions I will be getting the implants within the week. I have all the other required tools and the procedure will be done by someone else who is medically trained. I plan on putting one in my left ring finger, and one in my left middle finger. Any info/questions/concerns before I go a head and stick these in? I am very excited and looking forward to getting my first implants. I will be posting a video and follow up once implanted.
Thanks in advance for any advice you may give me.
-SuperRope
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I have had that exact magnet implanted for over a year and haven't had any trouble at all. Be careful and have fun.
I mean, alcohol is better than nothing. Quats? Preferred. Or Chlorhexidine Hcl. Either of which can be bought in products from a drug store. Povidone-iodine is ok. Better than alcohol alone. Not my personal preference. Basically, Chlorhex, Iodine, and alcohol are good skin preperations. They are gentle antiseptics. For cleaning stuff... quats. Not for skin use, but kills the crep out of everything.
Get some skin glue handy. Drug stores should also have some numbing/cleaning spray stuff that helps a bit...But be prepared for pain.
Another good way to check for defects is to drop the magnet in a shot glass of water. If bubbles form you should inspect it closely.
Basically models like this: http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Autoclave-Pressure-Steam-Sterilizer/dp/B004ZMB1D4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377270173&sr=8-1&keywords=autoclave
I'm not saying this particular vendor though. I've seen them elsewhere for around the same price range. Along with some pouches like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Self-sealing-Sterilization-Pouch-Pack-200/dp/B0042BA5FS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1377270173&sr=8-5&keywords=autoclave
I'm also going to seal everything inside plastic bags with a heat sealer.