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09 February 2009

I have an ICD, an implanted cardiac defibrillator. These things are expensive as hell and I was wondering if I could donate it once I die. Probably not for human reuse, but veterinary perhaps? I am not finding anything via Google.

post by: Ardiril at: 19:19 | 8 comments

While Heartbeat International cannot accept previously used devices, we humbly refer you to a local non-profit based in Montana who specializes in recycling used devices outside the U.S. Contact information is below:

Heart to Heart
Attn: Bill Daem
220 34 Street, West
Billings, Montana 59102
(406)656-7687

Or try your local Veterinary College to donate for an animal.

What a nice, if rather morbid, thought.

posted by GeckoDundee 09 February | 22:04

Nice morbid thoughts are some of the best kinds of nice thoughts.
Good luck on your search!

posted by CitrusFreak12 09 February | 23:34

Thanks, gd.

posted by Ardiril 09 February | 23:50

What a wonderful and selfless idea. I hope you find a place that can use it.

posted by MonkeyButter 10 February | 16:19

I hope you use it for a long, long time first. :(

posted by Pips 10 February | 22:37

Better these devices go back to the mfgr, who will analyze the data of your death and immediately previous; and check out the casing and wiring; and use this information to improve subsequent devices.

posted by ikkyu2 10 February | 23:06

You make a very good point, ikkyu2. Is that done automatically, or must I get some declaration of intent?

posted by Ardiril 11 February | 00:31

I don't know. I know that if you get autopsied it happens automatically.

posted by ikkyu2 11 February | 14:13

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