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FDA Consumer Update

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wireless phones so that 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.

12.Where can I find additional information?

For additional information, please refer to the following re-sources:

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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.fcc.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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