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Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers 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 by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

ss3HOULD !, !933KEEPETHE PHONEEMORE THANNSIX  OINCHESE from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;

ss3HOULD NOT CARRYYTHETPHONE IN A BREAST POCKET

ss3HOULD USE THE EAR OPPOSITEETHEEPACEMAKER TO MINIMIZEETHET potential for interference;

ss3HOULD TURNRTHE PHONEE/&&PIMMEDIATELY/IF THERE ISMANYYREASON to suspect that interference is taking place.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives).

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.

Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

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LG Electronics MFL67014001(1.2) manual Pacemakers, Persons with pacemakers, Hearing Aids, Other Medical Devices