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drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your
body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific data does not demonstrate that
wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use
measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?
Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA
helped develop a detailed test method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers
and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for
the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device
manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure
that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. The 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 no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a
“compatible” hearing aid simultaneously. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. The FDA continues to
monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be
found to occur, the 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 page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov), under “C” in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Current Research Results. Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cellular.html) International
Commission on Nonionizing Radiation Protection (http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project (http://www.who.int/emf)
Health Protection Agency (http://www.hpa.org.uk/)
Nine Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important
responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When operating a car,
driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, when permitted by local law,
practice good common sense and remember the following tips:
1. When available and permitted by local law, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free wireless phone
accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone
or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.
2. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction
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