A young woman sustained severe injuries when a sex toy left inside her got pulled through her body while she underwent an MRI scan. The 22-year-old had inserted a “butt plug” before the scan, mistakenly assuming it was made entirely of silicon. However, the toy contained metal at its core, leading to a dangerous interaction with the MRI machine, causing it to move from her rectum into her body. The incident sparked online warnings about avoiding metal objects during MRI scans.

Following the incident, a social media user under the name DreadPirateZero shared an image on Twitter, cautioning against wearing a butt plug to an MRI appointment. The post claimed the sex toy had been pulled through the patient’s body into their chest cavity, resulting in the woman surviving but sustaining major injuries.

MRI scanners utilize powerful magnets to generate detailed internal images for diagnostic purposes. Radiographers typically check for any metal objects on patients before scans to prevent incidents like this one. The woman reportedly did not disclose the presence of the sex toy at the US hospital, possibly due to her belief that it did not contain metal.

A report by the US Department of Health and Human Services detailed the incident in July 2023, stating the patient did not reveal the presence of the butt plug before the MRI, leading to her experiencing pain and nausea during the scan. The patient was subsequently taken to the hospital for evaluation.

This event adds to a series of serious MRI accidents in recent years. In another case, a man accidentally shot himself during an MRI scan, and a fatal incident involved a man being pulled into the machine by his necklace. These accidents highlight the importance of following safety protocols before undergoing MRI scans to prevent tragic outcomes.