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Medical devices | ||
installed or inadequately shielded electronic | ||
systems in motor vehicles. Check with the | ||
Wireless phones, when in the ‘on’ position, have | ||
manufacturer of the device to determine if it is | ||
been shown to interfere with pacemakers. The | ||
adequately shielded from external RF energy. | ||
phone should be kept at least six (6) inches away | ||
Blasting | ||
from the pacemaker to reduce risk. | ||
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association | blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and | |
follow any regulations or rules. | ||
and the wireless technology research community | ||
Potentially explosive | ||
recommend that you follow these guidelines to | ||
minimize the potential for interference. | your phone when you are in any area with a | |
• Always keep the phone at least six inches (15 | potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs | |
and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause | ||
centimeters) away from your pacemaker when | ||
an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or | ||
the phone is turned on. | ||
death. Areas with a potentially explosive | ||
• Do not carry your phone near your heart. | ||
atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly | ||
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker. | ||
marked. | ||
• If you have any reason to suspect that | They include: | |
interference is taking place, turn off your phone | • fueling areas such as gas stations | |
immediately. | ||
• below deck on boats | ||
Hearing | ||
• transfer or storage facilities for fuel or | ||
interfere with hearing aids. In the event of such | ||
chemicals | ||
interference, you may want to consult your service | ||
• vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as | ||
provider or call the customer service line to discuss | ||
alternatives. | propane or butane | |
Other medical | • areas where the air contains chemicals or | |
personal medical device, consult the manufacturer | particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders | |
of the device to determine if it is adequately | • any other area where you would normally be | |
shielded from external RF energy. Your physician | advised to turn off your vehicle engine | |
may be able to help you obtain this information. | Use with care | |
In health care | ||
Use only in normal position (to ear). Avoid | ||
health care facilities when instructed. Hospitals | ||
dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on the phone. | ||
and health care facilities may be using equipment | ||
Avoid magnetic environments | ||
that is sensitive to external RF energy. | ||
Potentially unsafe areas | Keep the phone away from magnets which can | |
Posted | cause improper functioning of the phone. | |
Keep your phone dry | ||
facility when posted notices require you to do so. | ||
Keep the phone dry. Damage can result if the | ||
phone on a plane that is in the air. Turn your phone | phone gets wet. Water damage is not covered | |
off or switch it to Airplane Mode before boarding | under warranty. | |
aircraft. |
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