MEDICAL Q. Are there any medical risks associated with taking a VeriChip implant?
Yes. Electrical hazards, MRI incompatibility, adverse tissue reaction, and migration of the implanted transponder are just a few of the potential risks associated with the Verichip ID implant device, according to an October 12, 2004 letter issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The letter spelling out these risks can be found here: http://www.spychips.com/devices/verichip-fda-report.