A patient experienced severe injuries after undergoing a routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan with a sex toy left inside their rectum.
According to Daily Mail, the powerful magnetic field of the MRI interacted dangerously with the metallic components of the device, leading to catastrophic consequences.
During the scan, the magnetic forces reportedly dragged the toy upward through the patient’s body, causing potential damage to surrounding organs and tissues.
A viral scan image, widely shared on social media, shows the device lodged deep within the patient, sparking widespread shock and concern.
The incident first came to public attention through a social media post in May 2024
An X user “DreadPirateZero” shared the alarming image, captioning, “Never wear a butt plug to your MRI appointment. My god….”
The post detailed how the metallic core of the supposedly “100 percent silicone” toy was violently pulled by the MRI’s magnets, traveling through the patient’s body at an incredible speed.
Though marketed as entirely silicone, the toy reportedly contained a hidden metal core. The patient, unaware of this, did not inform medical staff about the device prior to the procedure. An anonymous health professional filed a report describing the patient’s distress during the scan.
“She went in for the MRI, and when the MRI was over, the patient started screaming,” the report reads. “She stated that she felt nauseous, was in pain, and felt like she was going to pass out. An ambulance was called, and she was transported to the hospital.”
The health professional also noted that the patient has not responded to follow-up calls.
Experts warn that such incidents, while rare, can have serious consequences.
A human anatomy specialist at Lancaster University, Professor Adam Taylor, clarified the potential risks involved.
He explained, “Internal objects that have ferromagnetic interaction could move within the body and damage major blood vessels, nerves, or organs, causing traumatic injury and potentially even death.”
He also addressed the claim that the object moved at the speed of sound, stating that while it may have traveled rapidly, it was unlikely to have reached such a velocity.
Professor Taylor pointed out that other MRI-related accidents have occurred in the past. These include a case where a man with schizophrenia, who had swallowed metal objects, suffered severe injuries during a scan.
Similarly, a child who ingested multiple magnets experienced life-threatening bowel perforations.
There have also been instances where hidden firearms discharged due to magnetic forces, causing fatal outcomes.
Medical professionals emphasize the importance of disclosing any foreign objects or devices before undergoing an MRI.
“Checklists and protocols for medical procedures and scans are there for a reason,” Professor Taylor stated. “Anything that reduces this efficiency may result in the need for additional surgery, repeat imaging, or worse.”
He further advised against having any objects, including sex toys, inside the body during medical scans.
“Inserting anything into the body before an imaging procedure may cause complications or artifacts on the image, potentially delaying diagnosis or treatment,” he warned.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical need for transparency and adherence to medical guidelines to ensure patient safety during such procedures.sonance imaging,
