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Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 20
cm (6 inches) be maintained between a radio card 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:
You should always keep the radio card more than 20cm (6 inches) from
their pacemaker when the radio card is powered on.
You should not carry the radio card in a breast pocket.
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, power
off your radio card immediately.
Hearing aids
Some digital radio cards may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event
of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider.
Other medical devices
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including radio cards, may
interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices.
Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine
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