Interference question

Since I have the potential for heart block, I have a pacemaker. It kicks in when my pulse drops below 60, which happens on occasion.

I was going to buy a infrared pulsar wave massager for my upper back and neck problems. I went to the Medtronics website to see if it would interfere with my device, but it wasn't listed.

I plan on calling them on Mon., but in the meantime, I'm wondering if anyone here has had issues with hand held electronic infrared massagers?

Thanks
LB in AZ

2 Comments

Don't know, but

by heartu - 2010-03-21 10:03:45

would you please let me know when you find out? I have one of these also and forgot that I forgot about.

Maybe manufacturers should start putting warning labels on there electric/electronic products for pacemaker recipients, unless they already do and I am ignorant of it.

No problem

by Queenie - 2010-03-22 06:03:52

I called Medtronics, and when I described the massager the woman immediately said that they are not a problem. I figured she must have heard this question before.

I have seen warning labels on occasion, but since so many people now have implants of some sort, manufacturers would do us all a favor by adding them. It would certainly be more informative than the obvious - don't use your electric appliance in the bathtub warning!

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