
Chapter 4
Warnings and Precautions
Evia HF / HF-T Technical Manual
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Use in Cellular Phone Restricted Areas
The mobile patient device (transmitter/receiver) should not
be utilized in areas where cellular phones are restricted or prohibited (i.e., commercial aircraft).
4.6 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
The operation of any implanted pulse generator may be affected by certain environmental sources
generating signals that resemble cardiac activity. This may result in pulse generator pulse inhibition
and/or triggering or in asynchronous pacing depending on the pacing mode and the interference
pattern. In some cases (i.e., diagnostic or therapeutic medical procedures), the interference sources
may couple sufficient energy into a pacing system to damage the pulse generator and/or cardiac tissue
adjacent to the electrodes.
BIOTRONIK pulse generators have been designed to significantly reduce susceptibility to
electromagnetic interference (EMI). However, due to the variety and complexity of sources creating
interference, there is no absolute protection against EMI. Generally, it is assumed that EMI produces
only minor effects, if any, in pacemaker patients. If the patient presumably will be exposed to one of the
following environmental conditions, then the patient should be given the appropriate warnings.
4.6.1 Home and Occupational Environments
The following equipment (and similar devices) may affect normal pulse generator operation: electric arc
welders, electric melting furnaces, radio/television and radar transmitters, power-generating facilities,
high-voltage transmission lines, electrical ignition systems (also of gasoline-powered devices) if
protective hoods, shrouds, etc., are removed, electrical tools, anti-theft devices of shopping centers and
electrical appliances, if not in proper condition or not correctly grounded and encased.
Patients should exercise reasonable caution in avoidance of devices which generate a strong electric
or magnetic field. If EMI inhibits operation of a pulse generator or causes it to revert to asynchronous
operation at the programmed pacing rate or at the magnet rate, moving away from the source or
turning it off will allow the pulse generator to return to its normal mode of operation. Some potential EMI
sources include:
High Voltage Power Transmission Lines
High voltage power transmission lines may generate
enough EMI to interfere with pulse generator operation if approached too closely.
Home Appliances
Home appliances normally do not affect pulse generator operation if the appliances
are in proper condition and correctly grounded and encased. There are reports of pulse generator
disturbances caused by electrical tools and by electric razors that have touched the skin directly over
the pulse generator.
Communication Equipment
Communication equipment such as microwave transmitters, linear
power amplifiers, or high-power amateur transmitters may generate enough EMI to interfere with pulse
generator operation if approached too closely.
Commercial Electrical Equipment
Commercial electrical equipment such as arc welders, induction
furnaces, or resistance welders may generate enough EMI to interfere with pulse generator operation if
approached too closely.
Electrical Appliances
Electric hand-tools and electric razors (used directly over the skin of the pulse
generator) have been reported to cause pulse generator disturbances. Home appliances that are in
good working order and properly grounded do not usually produce enough EMI to interfere with pulse
generator operation.
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