Most Recent Messages in Batteries & Leads
lead broke
- by jennfran
- 2007-03-27 08:03:52
- Batteries & Leads
- 2196 views
- 1 comments
Hi I was wondering if anyone could tell me if it is ok to leave a lead dangling inside. My heart defib shocked me 35 times within 18 minutes because my lead broke. Since this happened I have had muscle twitches all over my body and vibrations. I have seen a neuro for this but am wondering if the dangled lead inside could be causing some kind of electrical interference? Also just wondering if the lead should be cut back or not? One other time i had to have a lead cut down and another put in...
Battery issue of a Pacemaker, KDR901
- by Franklin
- 2007-03-22 09:03:41
- Batteries & Leads
- 3131 views
- 2 comments
Dear Sir/Madam:
A friend of mine in China is currently using a Implantable Pacemaker-Kappa, model KDR901 from Medtronic. It was bought via an agent one year ago. However, the battery in it seems not working well and shows low voltage number (2.6 v). The local Medtronic office in Shanghai did not provide a good service in explaining it in details. They suggested to buy a new one. It costs US$10,000 in China for a new one. Obviously this cost is way too high for a low income family. My friend...
Displaced Lead
- by swilson10
- 2007-03-20 02:03:41
- Batteries & Leads
- 2630 views
- 4 comments
Has anyone left a displaced lead (it is apparently caught on to a place in my heart where is is not supposed to be, not free floating) in for an extended period of time like months or years? The Atrial lead is shut off for now and I am having minor symptoms, but nothing too uncomfortable. I am wondering if this can be a long term solution or if another surgery is inevitable. Thanks always for the feedback and support. Shanna
New batteries going to 15 years!!
- by tah1432
- 2007-03-19 04:03:12
- Batteries & Leads
- 2188 views
- 0 comments
http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/18/eaglepicher-claims-worlds-smallest-implantable-battery/
EaglePicher claims "world's smallest" implantable battery
Posted Mar 18th 2007 1:48AM by Darren Murph
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
We've just about had our fill of "world's smallest" gizmos this week, but when it comes to a new development in the battery realm, we certainly won't complain with delivering power in a less burdensome manner. Vancouver's own EaglePicher Medical P...
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