ICD replacement periods

Hi to members

Any experience with the longest period of replacement ?
My ICD device is fitted exactly four years ago, with no activation- without shock,works only like a pacemaker for about 1% of the day,during night (physician claims).

Device is Biotronik Lumax with St.Jude electrode.

thanks in advance...

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ICD replacement periods

by Dickyboy - 2015-02-18 03:02:06

I have had my (2nd) Boston Sci CRT-D for 5 years. Just had it interrogated yesterday and they said I have estimated 6 1/2 years battery life left. I first one only lasted four years before battery was replaced. They have came a long way with battery live. No shocks on ether units paced 100%.

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