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Medical Devices - Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association
WARNING
recommends that a minimum separation of
6 inches (15cm) be maintained between a
handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research by and recommendations of
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
People with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 15cm from
• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize
• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any
Medical Devices - Hearing Aids
Some radios may interfere with some hearing aids.
In the event of such interference, you may want to
consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
Safety Information and Warnings
their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
the potential for interference.
reason to suspect that interference is taking
place.
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