The magnet needs to provide a minimum of 50 gauss at 1 inch.
The use of other, non-Cyberonics magnets will not harm the VNS Therapy System.
The magnets provided by Cyberonics are bulky & cumbersome to wear. The wristband for the magnet is a nylon weave (similar to a dog collar) with velcro strips to securt the device to one's wrist. To add to the fine design of the magnet, Cyberonics designers added a magenta sticker with their trademark dots.
To demonstrate their pride in their magnet product, the manufactuer proudly displays a picuture of the device on their website.... er... not so much. Unless you dig hard for your images using Google, you won't get a glance at one of these little jems off the internet until you receive your VNS.
2 comments:
I so think the magnets are UGLY...you would think they could make them look better---or at least give us the option of say---buying a better looking one...I am sick over it--i will try the pager on or carry that one with me. Haven't decided what i wanna do about the dang wrist one. Since i won't be swiping mine OFTEn but still might have the need...and tell Christa thanks for the comments they are truly helpful---if you come up with a solution to the magnet strap let me know--i am gonna figure something out in my crafty ways if it kills me
I'm working on a strap solution. As soon as I get it, I'll post! :)
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