PACEMAKERS
T h e
H e a l t h
I n d u s t r y
M a n u f a c t u r e r s
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
b y a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f W i r e l e s s
Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers :
ALWAYS keep the phone more than six
inches from your pacemaker when the
phone is turned on.
Do not carry the phone in a breast
pocket.
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.
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.
Turn your phone OFF in healthcare facilities
when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or healthcare
facilities may be using equipment that could
be sensitive to external RF energy.
POSTED FACILITIES
Turn your phone OFF where posted notices
so require.
OTHER SAFETY GUIDELINES AIRCRAFT
FCC and Transport Canada Regulations
prohibit using your phone while in the air.
Turn your phone OFF before boarding an
aircraft.
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