The VNS Therapy® Magnet
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What is the VNS Therapy® Magnet? VNS Therapy automatically delivers therapy at regular intervals throughout the day in an effort to control your seizures. The magnet is an optional benefit that may provide additional seizure control. Standard Mode Detect & Respond Magnet Mode Prevention Delivery Responsive Delivery On-Demand Delivery The VNS Therapy magnet serves two functions Provide an extra dose of therapy on demand. If you experience a breakthrough seizure, this may: • Stop the seizure • Shorten the seizure • Decrease the intensity of the seizure • Improve the recovery period following...

Two magnets are provided along with a wristband and a belt clip. When worn with the wristband, the magnet should be on the inside of your wrist. The magnet can be used more than once during a seizure. Using the magnet more than once will not harm you or the generator. When you want to control side effects by temporarily stopping stimulation, hold or tape the magnet over the generator. When the magnet is removed, stimulation will restart. If you experience troublesome or painful side effects from VNS Therapy for an extended period of time, contact your physician. Carry your magnet with you...

INTENDED USE / INDICATIONS --UNITED STATES Epilepsy -- The VNS Therapy System is indicated for use as an adjunctive therapy in reducing the frequency of seizures in patients 4 years of age and older with partial onset seizures that are refractory to antiepileptic medications. CONTRAINDICATIONS The VNS Therapy System should not be used in people who have had the left vagus nerve cut (a left vagotomy). Anyone implanted with the VNS Therapy system CANNOT have any short-wave diathermy, microwave diathermy, or therapeutic ultrasound diathermy. Injury or damage can occur during diathermy...