Pacemaker patients, Precautions for users, Of implanted cardiac pacemakers – AT&T TL7700 User Manual

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Important safety information

Do not open or damage the batteries. Released electrolyte
is corrosive and may cause injury to the eyes or skin. The
electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. Check with local
waste management codes for special disposal instructions.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product
to water or any type of moisture.
Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and
metallic contacts.
Do not disassemble your headset. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside. Refer to qualified service personnel for servicing.

Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless devices):

digital cordless devices):):

Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent
research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the
interference between portable digital cordless devices and

digital cordless devices and

and

implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that:

Pacemaker patients

Should keep digital cordless devices at least six inches from
the pacemaker.
Should NOT place digital cordless devices directly over the
pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON.
Should use the digital cordless device at the ear opposite
the pacemaker.

WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with
pacemakers from other persons using digital cordless devices.

digital cordless devices..

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