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Fit Bits are safe with pacemakers

by Selwyn - 2016-12-18 08:23:26

According to the medtronics web site, fitbits are safe with pacemakers, 

http://www.medtronic.com/us-en/patients/electromagnetic-guide/communication-office.html

( Top of the list is Fit-BitS)

Selwyn

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by Flor 1 - 2016-12-18 13:12:58

Went to Medtronic web site they were safe.

Amazon has a disclosure not be used with one.

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by karuss12 - 2016-12-18 16:33:06

I've used a Fitbit Charge HR and a Fitbit Surge with my pacemaker for a couple years without any problems.

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by pacerbear - 2016-12-18 19:33:11

I have used a Fitbit HR with no ill effects as well. I think it is only the heart monitors that use chest straps that are problematic.

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by BetsyQ - 2016-12-19 02:52:58

I have been using a Fitbit Charge since April with no problems.

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by TJ319 - 2016-12-22 11:25:50

I use a Fit bit HR.  My EP doctor does too! He is fine with the use of these devices.

Fitbit Alta

by Cheryl B - 2016-12-26 13:22:49

Hi All:

Just got a Fitbit Alta yesterday for Christmas.  I was happy to learn that Fitbits don't interfere with our devices.  I have a St. Jude ICD.  But what about the Fitbit Alta?  It's the newest one, I guess.  I'm really wanting to turn it in and buy clothes with the money, but my husband thinks I'm interested in seeing how many steps I take a day.  I can't tell him without wasting money on a Fitbit.  I take a lot of steps!!  If anybody has any info, I would appreciate it:)  If not, I'll just bring it back and buy some clothes.

Thanks, cheryl b.