Can You Sell Explanted Titanium Implants in Lebanon?
Summary
The r/Lebanon community discusses whether removed titanium plates and screws can legally be sold in Lebanon, including as scrap. The post asks about local recyclers for surgical-grade Ti-6Al-4V, realistic resale value, and whether implants can ever be reused in another surgery.
Explanted titanium plates/screws (post-surgery) — where can I sell these in Lebanon? Scrap or otherwise?
had titanium plates and screws removed after my fracture healed (about 8 months ago) and they've just been sitting with me since. I have all the medical documentation proving they're mine from the removal surgery.
A few questions if anyone has insight:
- Is it legal to sell explanted titanium implants in Lebanon at all , either as scrap metal or otherwise?
- Are there scrap metal buyers/recyclers here that specifically deal in surgical-grade titanium (Ti-6Al-4V)?
- Realistically, what would something like this fetch? I've read mixed things about pricing and want a local, accurate picture rather than guessing.
- Is reuse in another surgery ever a legal option here, or is that a hard no everywhere?
I'm mainly trying to figure out my actual options rather than assuming anything. Any leads, buyers, recyclers, or even just "don't bother, it's not worth it" appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Post Author: /u/sa3bbb
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