Multi-Tech Systems MTD-EVe manual Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices

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Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices

Potential interference

Radiofrequency energy (RF) from cellular devices can interact with some electronic devices. This is electromagnetic interference (EMI). The FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from cellular devices. This test method is part of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standard. This standard allows manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from cellular device EMI.

The FDA continues to monitor cellular devices for interactions with other medical devices. If harmful interference occurs, the FDA will assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.

Precautions for pacemaker wearers

If EMI occurs, it could affect a pacemaker in one of three ways:

■Stop the pacemaker from delivering the stimulating pulses that regulate the heart's rhythm.

■Cause the pacemaker to deliver the pulses irregularly.

■Cause the pacemaker to ignore the heart's own rhythm and deliver pulses at a fixed rate.

Based on current research, cellular devices do not pose a significant health problem for most pacemaker wearers. However, people with pacemakers may want to take simple precautions to be sure that their device doesn't cause

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■Keep the device on the opposite the side of the body from the pacemaker to add extra distance between the pacemaker and the device.

■Avoid placing a turned-on device next to the pacemaker (for example, don’t carry the device in a shirt or jacket pocket directly over the pacemaker).

Device Maintenance

When maintaining your device:

■Do not attempt to disassemble the device. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

■Do not expose your device to any extreme environment where the temperature or humidity is high.

■Do not expose the device to water, rain, or spilled beverages. It is not waterproof.

■Do not place the device alongside computer discs, credit or travel cards, or other magnetic media. The information contained on discs or cards may be affected by the device.

■Using accessories, such as antennas, that Multi-Tech has not authorized or that are not compliant with Multi-Tech's accessory specifications may invalidate the warranty.

If the device is not working properly, contact Multi-Tech Technical Support.

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