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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 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.
Where can I find additional information?
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For additional information, please refer to the following
resources:
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FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html)
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Federal Communications Commission FCC) RF
Safety Program
(http://www.fda.gov/oet/rfsafety)
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International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection
(http://www.icnirp.de)
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World Health Organization (WHO) International
EMF Project
(http://www.who.int/emf)
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National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.nrpb.org.uk)
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CTIA Safety Information
Exposure to radio frequency signals
Your wireless hand held portable telephone is a low power
radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and
also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for
hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent
with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and
international standard bodies:
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ANSI C95.1 (1992)
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NCRP Report 86 (1986)
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ICNIRP (1996)
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example,
over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from
universities, government health agencies, and industry
reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI
Standard (C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines
(and those standards).
Antenna care
Use only the specified of approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
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