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Thank u for the update on this...as I know many are concerned as to safety in using these products.
Hi,
I saw your posting and decided to contact Medtronic myself to see if I could get some clarification on how careful you would need to be with an iPad and a programmable shunt. I talked to Leanne Lintula a Senior Product Manager at Medtronic Neurosurgery and she was kind enough to send me an email overview of our conversation. Below is the message in its entirety (when she refers to the "information noted below" she is referring to when to I quoted this forum posting.
Hi Jonathan:
Per our conversation this morning, I am writing to confirm that we did discuss the magnetic strength of the IPad 2. As I mentioned, the information noted below was a preliminary notice we did send out to the field. Since that time, we have quantified the safety distance needed for the iPad 2. That is, as long as the iPad 2 is kept a minimum of 2" from the valve it will not interfere with the valve setting.
We are currently updating our patient information. This information is forthcoming and you will be able to download the file from the Medtronic website at www.medtronic.com.
As we discussed, it will be a couple of weeks before the final copy is ready, so please look for it then.
Sincerely,
Leanne Lintula
Senior Product Manager, Hydrocephalus
Medtronic Neurosurgery
125 Cremona Drive
Goleta, CA 93117 USA
Wow! Thanks. I would never even thought to worry about my iPad!