What is the VeriChip human implant?
The VeriChip human implant, or VeriChip, is a glass-encapsulated RFID microchip designed for implantation in the human body. The VeriChip is designed to remain permanently embedded under the skin. It is sold and marketed by VeriChip Corporation of Delray Beach, Florida. The VeriChip consists of a Radio Frequency Identification or “RFID” integrated circuit (aka a microchip), a capacitor, and an antenna wrapped around a ferrite core. These components are sealed in a capsule of medical-grade glass. The glass capsule is partially coated in a porous polypropylene substance called Biobond in an effort to prevent the device from migrating within the body.
