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Risk of loss of coordination during water-related activities in Parkinson’s Patients with Deep Brain Stimulators: FDA Safety Communication

The FDA has received several reports of patients with deep brain stimulators for Parkinson’s Disease experiencing loss of coordination during water-related activities requiring coordinated movements (e.g. swimming). Patients should exercise caution when bathing.

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/risk-loss-coordination-during-water-related-activities-parkinsons-patients-deep-brain-stimulators