device, because information stored on them may be
erased.
Medical devices
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment,
including wireless phones, may interfere with the
functionality of inadequately protected medical
devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of
the medical device to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF energy or if
you have any questions. Switch off your device in
health care facilities when any regulations posted in
these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health
care facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
Implanted medical devices
Manufacturers of medical devices recommend that
a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6
inches) should be maintained between a wireless
device and an implanted medical device, such as a
pacemaker or implanted cardioverter defibrillator,
to avoid potential interference with the medical
device. Persons who have such devices should:
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