Originally Posted by mister

Hi I went programmable in the fall of 2003. I have been wondering how long programmables have been in use and how many here have them. What have your experiences been with them? Does anyone out there know the general ifespan of a programmable these days? All the bionics seem to make it possible for more to go wrong than in the older shunts.

I am one of the older ones in here with a shunt. Mine was first placed in October of 1955. I have had 8 revisions and am doing well considering.

Your input would be appreciated.

Regards
Mister