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and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful
interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.
Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, please refer to the following resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html)
Federal Communications Commission FCC RF Safety Program (http://www.fda.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project (http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK) (http://www.nrpb.org.uk)