126Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies testmethods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phonesso that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a“compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by theIEEE in 2000.FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactionswith other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur,FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve theproblem.Where can I find additional information?For additional information, please refer to the following resources:• FDA web page on wireless phones(http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html)• Federal Communications Commission FCC) RF Safety Program(http://www.fda.gov/oet/rfsafety)• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection(http://www.icnirp.de)• World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project(http://www.who.int/emf)• National Radiological Protection Board (UK)(http://www.nrpb.org.uk)CTIA Safety InformationExposure to radio frequency signalsYour wireless hand held portable telephone is a low power radio transmitterand receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency(RF) signals.
