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minimize the possibility of interaction, advise patients to simply walk through these areas at a normal
pace and avoid lingering near or leaning on these systems.
Metal Detectors
Metal Detectors
Metal Detectors
Metal Detectors
Advise patients that metal detector security systems such as those found in airports and government
buildings emit signals that may interact with ICDs and CRT-Ds. It is very unlikely that these systems will
interact with their device significantly. To minimize the possibility of interaction, advise patients to simply
walk through these areas at a normal pace and avoid lingering. Even so, the ICD and CRT-D systems
contain metal that may set off the airport security system alarm. If the alarm does sound, the patient
should present security personnel with their patient identification card. If security personnel perform a
search with a handheld wand, the patient should ask that they perform the search quickly, stressing that
they should avoid holding the wand over the device for a prolonged period.
Cellular Phones
Cellular Phones
Cellular Phones
Cellular Phones
The pulse generator has been tested for compatibility with handheld wireless transmitters in accordance
with the requirements of AAMI PC69. This testing covered the operating frequencies (450 MHz - 3 GHz)
and pulsed modulation techniques of all of the digital cellular phone technologies in worldwide use
today. Based on the results of this testing, the pulse generator should not be affected by the normal
operation of cellular phones.
