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equipment, including wireless
devices, may interfere with the
functionality of inadequately protected
medical devices. Consult a physician
or the manufacturer of the medical
device to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF
energy or if you have any questions.
Switch o your device in health care
facilities when any regulations posted
in these areas instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may
be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
Implanted medical devices
Manufacturers of medical devices
recommend that a minimum separation
of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) should
be maintained between a wireless
device and an implanted medical
device, such as a pacemaker or
implanted cardioverter defibrillator, to
avoid potential interference with the
medical device. Persons who have
such devices should:
• Always keep the wireless device
more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches)
from the medical device when the
wireless device is turned on.
• Not carry the wireless device in a
breast pocket.
• Hold the wireless device to the
ear opposite the medical device to
minimize the potential for
interference.
• Turn the wireless device o
immediately if there is any reason to
suspect that interference is taking
place.
• Read and follow the directions from
the manufacturer of their implanted
medical device.
If have any questions about using your
wireless device with an implanted
medical device, consult your health
care provider.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless devices may
interfere with some hearing aids. If
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