131Implantable Medical DevicesA minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheldwireless phone and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker orimplantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device.Persons who have such devices:• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their implantablemedical device when the phone is turned ON;• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;• Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to minimize thepotential for interference;• Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect thatinterference is taking place.• Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantablemedical device. if you have any questions about using your wireless phone withsuch a device, consult your health care provider.For more information see, http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.htmlHearing AidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event ofsuch interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discussalternatives.Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of yourdevice to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Yourphysician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch your phoneoff in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you todo so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could besensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronicsystems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representativeregarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipmentthat has been added to your vehicle.Posted FacilitiesSwitch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
