How Other Devices May Affect Your Optimizer Integra Ccm-D Ipg - Impulse Dynamics OPTIMIZER Integra CCM-D Patient Manual

6.4 How Other Devices May Affect Your
OPTIMIZER Integra CCM-D IPG
Warning: A minimum of separation distance of 6 inches must be
maintained between hand-held transmitters and your
implanted OPTIMIZER Integra CCM-D IPG.
In general, household appliances in good repair and personal
communication devices held 10 inches or more from your
implanted OPTIMIZER Integra CCM-D IPG should not affect its
operation. However, you should be cautious when in the vicinity of
devices that generate strong electrical or magnetic fields. For
example, interference may occur from some electric razors,
electric power tools, and electrical ignition systems, including
those used on gasoline-powered equipment.
In general, gasoline-powered equipment may be operated
provided that protective hoods, shrouds, and other shielding are
not removed.
Any such interference detected by your OPTIMIZER Integra CCM-
D IPG may cause false detection of your heartbeat and improper
timing of CCM therapy delivery or inappropriate shock delivery.
You should avoid getting too close to equipment or devices that
contain strong magnets (e.g., stereo speakers) or leaning over an
open automobile engine compartment, as the alternator generates
a strong electromagnetic field. Your OPTIMIZER Integra CCM-D
IPG contains a magnetic switch that disables the IPG's ability to
deliver CCM and ICD therapy whenever it is in the presence of a
strong magnetic field.
Once your OPTIMIZER Integra CCM-D IPG is no longer in the
presence of a strong magnetic field, ICD therapy delivery is once
again automatically enabled but CCM therapy delivery will
continue to be disabled for 24 hours. If this occurs by accident,
your doctor may require you to come to their office to restore CCM
therapy delivery.
ICD therapy functionality is only disabled when your OPTIMIZER
Integra CCM-D IPG is actively being exposed to a strong magnet.
Once your OPTIMIZER Integra CCM-D IPG is no longer exposed
to the strong magnet, it automatically resumes its ICD therapy
functionality.
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