426Implantable Medical DevicesA minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintainedbetween a handheld wireless mobile device and an implantablemedical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverterdefibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device.Persons who have such devices:• Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than six (6) inches from theirimplantable medical device when the mobile device is turned ON;• Should not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket;• Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to minimizethe potential for interference;• Should turn the mobile device OFF immediately if there is any reason tosuspect that interference is taking place;• Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of yourimplantable medical device. If you have any questions about using yourwireless mobile device with an implantable medical device, consult yourhealth care provider.For more information see: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html# .Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult themanufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shieldedfrom external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you inobtaining this information. Switch your mobile device off in healthcare facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instructyou to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be usingequipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
