User's Manual

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Cautionary Notes
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Interference Due to Strong Electromagnetic Fields
To assess the potential for interference, medical advice must be
sought, especially in case of strong electromagnetic fields such as
those stemming from the following: electric arc welders; electric
melting furnaces; radio, radar, and television transmitters; power
plants; exposed ignition systems (e.g., internal combustion engines);
electrical tools; high-voltage power lines; and defective electrical
equipment that is not properly grounded or sufficiently insulated.
Anti-Theft Installations
Anti-theft installations used in department stores, libraries, or other
places can in rare cases interfere with pacemaker functioning. The
general recommendation is to pass quickly through such anti-theft
installations.
Risky Therapeutic and Diagnostic Procedures
Before using any of the following procedures, the benefits should be
thoroughly weighed against the risks. After performing any of these
procedures, the pacemaker function and pacing threshold must be
thoroughly checked.
Caution! Some of the following procedures may cause latent
damage to the pacemaker. This damage may not
be detected when testing the pacemaker after the
procedure. However, these may lead to pacemaker
malfunctions at a later time, and in extreme cases
to pacemaker failure.