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The Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) battery in my chest is dead

Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Dec 7, 2023 | Replies (20)
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lsittll
The manufacturer claims the battery can not leak and the risks of leaving in a none functional unit are no greater.
There have been battery issues. Some are none specific one didn't work from day one another said “defective manufacturing.”
There are nearly 400 pages of problems but if the issues aren't specifically detailed what good is the information.
As I recall deaths occurred during testing prior to FDA approval which wasn't disclosed to the FDA. Perhaps the manufacturer could prove those deaths weren’t related to the VNS but if so why the cover-up?
Take care,
Jake

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lsittll | @lsittll | Aug 1, 2021

Jake
If the manufacturer claims the battery cannot leak that is why my doctor says it is okay to keep it in. The manufacturer doesn't appear to be be the best. To cover up deaths? You say your friend has pacemaker batteries in her body and has not had any problems? Right? I would go by real live evidence rather than by word, what the manufacturer says
You take care too.
Laurie

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