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11. What about wireless device interference with medical
equipment?
Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless devices can interact with some
electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test method
to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers
and defibrillators from wireless devices. This test method is now part of a standard
sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation
(AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers,
and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow
manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe
from wireless device EMI. The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from
handheld wireless devices and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by
the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies
test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless devices
so that no interference occurs when a person uses a ' c ompatible' device and a
' c ompatible' hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE
in 2000. The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless devices for possible
interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to
occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve
the problem.
12. Where can I find additional information?
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
( https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf09583.html )
For additional information, please refer to the following resources: FDA web page
on wireless devices ( http://www.fda.gov/ )
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program
( http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety )
International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection
(http://www.icnirp.org)
World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project
( http://www. w ho.int/emf )
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
( http://www.nrpb.org.uk /)
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