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Implantable Medical Devices
A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained
between a wireless phone and an implantable medical device,
such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator,
to avoid potential interference with the device.
Persons who have such devices:
• Should ALWAYS keep the wireless phone more than six
(6) inches from their implantable medical device when the
wireless phone is turned ON;
• Should not carry the wireless phone in a breast pocket;
• Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device
to minimize the potential for interference;
• Should turn the wireless phone OFF immediately if there is
any reason to suspect that interference is taking place;
• Should read and follow the directions from the
manufacturer of your implantable medical device.
For additional information, see www.fda.gov (under "c" in
the subject index, select Cell Phones > Interference with
Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices).
Drive Responsibly
When behind the wheel, safe driving is your responsibility and
it should always be your first priority. Scientific research on the
subject of wireless phone use and driving has been conducted
worldwide for several years. According to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the available research
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