Ms_D Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 My husband just got me a fitbit charge 2 hr for my birthday. We are wondering if it's safe for cochlear implant users to wear fitbits. I've been wanting one for awhile now, and I didn't think about potential danger that may pose. I did read of one incident where a woman's implant stopped working after she wore her fitbit charge 2 hr. Is this a big risk for CI users? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 I have been wearing both for months now with no issues. Ms_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted April 21, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 I have a FitBit Alta and I checked with Med-El and Leigh said it was fine. I am not familiar with the FitBit you mentioned. @leighf Ms_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms_D Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Thanks ya'll. My husband contacted Med-El today just to be on the safe side and they assured us that it's okay. They told us just don't have the fitbit close to the processors for an extended amount of time. I guess that one woman who believe the fitbit may have caused her processor/implant to stop working is either incorrect about what caused it or it was some kind of weird incidence (I have no clue if she's a Med-El patient or not since I just read her post online). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Most FitBit models include Bluetooth capability allowing smart phone communication within the 2.4 GHz band. Although Med-El processors do not have this feature, Sonnet does have an integrated antenna for 'future technologies' that may be connected to something in the processor, so perhaps this causes problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted April 27, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I haven't heard of any issues with the CIs either. You getting confirmation from Medel should put your mind at ease. Have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Cara Mia Posted April 27, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I use both, Fitbit Flex and Charge with no problem. Have never noticed that my two processors were affected or info from Fitbits was distorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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