Earbuds

[Marmalade2]

Hi everybody had my icd implant 11 days ago on the 6 weeks recovery and no driving for a month few problems having it but am home and OK, I need some help am confused, can I wear Bluetooth earbuds with my icd implant they are Samsung galaxy bud 2 I can go walking a bit further now so wanna get out and walk had to take it easy as I had hole in my lung from surgery but all good please can anyone help regards ear plugs

[Marmalade2]

Thanks andy

[Faub]

Hello, why would you think it is not safe to use them? Because of Bluetooth interference? I think you'll be fine. Probably make sure you don't get the case or the buds onto your chest, as the magnets in them may disturb the icd. Apart from that, I don't think there should be issues. If you want to be 100% sure, get in touch with your pacing clinic though 😉

[Pouchielou1972]

Hello there. I had my icd implanted in Nov 2022. I asked the same question at the time with the pacing clinic who said no, it's not safe. I adhered to their advice for a while, before I decided to do some further research via the BHF and found that information wasn't quite correct. They can be used as long as they are kept a minimum of 6 inches away from the implant, which is the same advice of small magnets.

[Marmalade2]

Thanks for your help guys 😁😁😁