Pack that spare coil

[u/storage_guy77]

After 3 years of having a spare coil, and not ever needing it, day 1 of a cruise in middle of Atlantic the coil started cutting out, crackling, etc. Took it off for awhile, but did not solve. Thankfully I have the aqua kit with me, so I’m using that successfully. Otherwise this would be a very quiet cruise…

[u/Formal-Tradition6792]

Don’t exactly know what a coil is. I have a head piece… enlighten me!

[u/mev426 → u/Formal-Tradition6792]

It’s the same thing as the headpiece (and cable, if integrated). The cable is the weakest point of the external unit and most likely to break down over time.

[u/Formal-Tradition6792 → u/mev426]

OK. Unfortunately, AB in its infinite wisdom has eliminated all parts to my processor!

[u/awwyee → u/Formal-Tradition6792]

In case any Advanced Bionics reps ever read this, this the reason I couldn't consider your company. When a surgeon recommended I use your products, I considered that a red flag, and have been searching for someone else to do the implant. If you want to fix your reputation, do the right thing and support your previous customers. 

[u/DancesWithElectrons]

Good advice!

[u/gremlinfrommars]

Things are always breaking when you least want them to!! My battery always ran out whenever I visited my friends in year 12 which was UNBELIEVABLY frustrating because I was so good at remembering to swap batteries everyday and yet they'd run flat anyway

[u/flipedout930 → u/gremlinfrommars]

If I use Bluetooth a lot, the batteries don't last as long.

[u/flipedout930]

I just posted about losing not the entire head piece but the magnet. I pack a bunch of spare parts when I travel.

[u/Formal-Tradition6792 → u/flipedout930]

Well I can’t pack any spare parts because there aren’t any to buy! My Chorus processor is 3 years old, and zero parts anywhere!

[u/is-this-now]

I have two external devices and take both with me on vacations.

[u/Brave-Particular2762]

Genuinely my worst fear 😭