Medical Items
Medications and medical devices. Most medical items have exemptions from standard liquid rules and are allowed in carry-on baggage.
All Medical Items (34)
Below is a comprehensive list of medical items and whether they are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage according to TSA regulations.
Battery powered wheel chairs and mobility devices
Spillable batteries are allowed in wheelchairs and mobility devices, where the battery may remain installed if it is securely attached to the mobility device and the battery housing provides protection from damage, the terminals are protected from short circuit, and the battery remains in an upright position when stowed on the aircraft. Non-spillable batteries may require additional measures based on battery type. Lithium metal (non-rechargeable lithium) batteries are forbidden with these devices. Lithium ion batteries must be removed from this type of mobility device and battery terminals protected from short circuit. For complete passenger instructions contact your airline. Advance arrangements and extra check-in time may be necessary.
View DetailsBlood Sugar Test Kit
Blood sugar test kits are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. Please notify the TSA officer that you have diabetes and are carrying your supplies with you. Insulin pumps and supplies must be accompanied by insulin, and insulin in any form or dispenser must be clearly identified.
View DetailsCanes
Canes are allowed through security checkpoints. Special procedures may apply when going through security with a cane.
View DetailsContact Lens Solution
TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your trip, but you must declare them to security officers at the checkpoint for inspection. Any oversized medically-necessary liquids that alarm during screening, testing positive for certain chemicals, may not be allowed through the checkpoint. Some contact lens solutions contain chemicals that typically alarm and may not permitted through the checkpoint. We recommend placing contact lens solutions over 3.4 ounces in your checked baggage.
View DetailsContact Lenses
Contact lenses are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your trip, but you must declare them to security officers at the checkpoint for inspection.
View DetailsEpiPens
TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your trip, but you must declare them to TSA officers at the checkpoint for inspection.
View DetailsExternal Medical Devices
Inform the TSA officer if you have a bone growth stimulator, spinal stimulator, neurostimulator, port, feeding tube, insulin pump, ostomy or other medical device attached to your body and where it is located before the screening process begins. You may provide the officer with the TSA notification card or other medical documentation to describe your condition. If you cannot disconnect from the device, it may require additional screening and those in sensitive areas are subject to careful and gentle inspection. Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage.
View DetailsEye Drops
Eye drops are subject to the 3-1-1 liquids rule in carry-on bags (containers of 3.4 oz or less, fitting in a single quart-sized bag).
View DetailsInhalers
TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your trip, but you must declare them to TSA officers at the checkpoint for inspection. We recommend, but do not require, that your medications be labeled to facilitate the security process.
View DetailsInsulin
Please let our officers know you have medically necessary liquids and place them in a bin separately for x-ray screening.
View DetailsInsulin Pumps and Glucose Monitors
Please notify the TSA officer that you have diabetes and are carrying your supplies with you. Insulin pumps and supplies must be accompanied by insulin, and insulin in any form or dispenser must be clearly identified. If you need assistance with screening, you may ask for a Passenger Support Specialist or a Supervisory TSA Officer. Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries should be carried in carry-on baggage.
View DetailsInsulin Supplies
Please let our officers know you have medically necessary supplies and if you have an insulin pump, glucose monitor or other medical device attached to your body.
View DetailsLiquid Medications
TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your trip, but you must declare them to security officers at the checkpoint for inspection.
View DetailsLiquid Vitamins
Liquid vitamins are subject to the 3-1-1 liquids rule in carry-on bags (containers of 3.4 oz or less, fitting in a single quart-sized bag).
View DetailsMedical Devices Containing Radioactive Material
Medical devices containing radioactive material that are implanted, ingested, injected, or fitted externally as a result of a medical treatment are allowed in carry-on bags but not in checked luggage.
View DetailsMedical Marijuana
Marijuana and certain cannabis infused products, including some Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis or that are approved by FDA. TSA officers are required to report any suspected violations of law to local, state or federal authorities. TSA's screening procedures are focused on security and are designed to detect potential threats to aviation and passengers. Accordingly, TSA security officers do not search for marijuana or other illegal drugs, but if any illegal substance is discovered during security screening, TSA will refer the matter to a law enforcement officer.
View DetailsMedical-Clinical Thermometer (Mercury)
The FAA allows one small Medical-Clinical Thermometer (Mercury) per passenger for personal use in checked bag only. The thermometer must be in a protective case. Tip: Thermometers with a red line instead of silver are not mercury and not restricted. Digital thermometers are also not restricted, unless powered by lithium batteries.
View DetailsMedically Necessary Personal Oxygen
You may bring personal medical oxygen cylinders through the screening checkpoint and into the gate area. However, personal medical oxygen cylinders are not permitted in the aircraft cabin as they are considered hazardous materials by the Federal Aviation Administration. Please contact your airline for instructions on arranging oxygen service. Airlines are not required to provide oxygen service and many do not.
View DetailsMedications (Liquid)
TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your trip, but you must declare them to TSA officers at the checkpoint for inspection.
View DetailsMedications (Pills)
Pills and solid medications are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags.
View DetailsNebulizers, CPAPs, BiPAPs, and APAPs
These devices may remain in their carrying case for X-ray screening, but may be required to be removed from the carry-on. With TSA PreCheck, these devices and their facemasks and tubing may remain in their carrying case, and in the carry-on, for X-ray screening. Liquids associated with nebulizers are exempt from the 3-1-1 liquids rule, in reasonable quantities. Devices containing lithium batteries should be carried in carry-on baggage.
View DetailsNitroglycerine Pills
Nitroglycerine pills for medical use are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags.
View DetailsPortable Oxygen Concentrators
Per the Federal Aviation Administration, certain portable oxygen concentrators are permitted onboard the aircraft, including Inogen One, Sequal Eclipse, Airsep Lifestyle. See FAA specifications for a list of Portable Oxygen Concentrators that meet requirements for inflight use.
View DetailsSupport Braces (Knee, Ankle, Wrist, Back)
Support braces for knee, ankle, wrist, back, or other body parts are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags.
View DetailsTENS unit
TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) units are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. If your doctor has told you that your specific TENS unit shouldn't go through an X-ray, you should notify the TSA officer so they can conduct alternate screening. To help you get through security more efficiently, remove your TENS unit from your carry-on bag and put it in the screening bin so the TSA officer can get a clear view of it. Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries should be carried in carry-on baggage.
View DetailsUnused Syringes
Unused syringes are allowed when accompanied by injectable medication. You must declare these items to security officers at the checkpoint for inspection. TSA recommends, but does not require, that your medications be labeled to facilitate the security process.
View DetailsUsed Syringes
Used syringes are allowed when transported in Sharps disposal container or other similar hard-surface container.
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