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Pacemakers
The Health Industry
Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum
separation of six (6’) inches be
maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker
to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are
consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations
of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
•
Should ALWAYS keep the
phone more than six inches
from their pacemaker when
the phone is turned ON;
•
Should not carry the phone in
a breast pocket.
•
Should use the ear opposite
the pacemaker to minimize the
potential for interference.
•
If you have any reason to
suspect that interference is
taking place, turn your phone
OFF immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones
may interfere with some hearing
aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to
consult your service provider.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal
medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to
determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF
energy. Your physician may be
able to assist you in obtaining
this information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in
health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals
or health care facilities may
use equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
Safety Guidelines