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FDA CONSUMER UPDATE

FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compati- ble” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.

12. Where can I find additional information?

For additional information, please refer to the following resources:

•FDA web screen on wireless phones (http://www.fda.gov/cellphones)

•Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.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.hpa.org.uk/radiation)

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