Communications and Office Equipment

Guidelines for safe operation of communications and office equipment include such factors as transmitting power, frequency, and antenna type. For items that transmit wireless signals through an antenna, it is recommended that you follow the noted distances between the antenna and the implanted heart device.

 No Known Risk

If the item is used as intended and in good working condition there is no known risk:

• Activity Bands (FitBit™, BodyBug™, Nike+™, Jawbone™) 
• Calculator
• Copy Machine / Fax Machine
• Desktop / Laptop Computer
• Digital Music Player (iPod™) non-transmitting
• Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Barcode scanner
• Medical Alert Pendant
• Pager - receiver only
• Printer / Scanner
• Radio AM / FM

 Minimal Risk

Maintain at least a 15cm distance between the item and your heart device:

• Amateur / Ham Radio, Marine Radio, Walkie Talkie - 3 watts or less - from antenna
• Mobile Phone - 3 watts or less - from antenna
• Home Wireless Electronics - from antenna
• Cordless Headphone Sending Unit (i.e. TV Ears®) 
• OnStar™ Technology - from antenna 
• Security Badge Wall Scanner
• Wireless Communication Devices (computers, headsets, modems, routers, Palm®Pilot, two-way pagers, smart phones)
• Electronic Reader / Reading Devices 
• Remote Keyless Entry / Remote Car Starter
• Digital Music Player (i.e. iPod®) - transmitting
• Hearing Aid Transmitting Necklace Loop
• Electronic Tablets (Kindle™, iPad™, Surface™)
• Wireless Controllers (i.e video game, consoles, Xbox™, Playstation™, Nintendo™)

 Special Considerations

Maintain at least recommended distance between the item and your heart device:

30 cm Distance

• Amateur / Ham Radio, Marine Radio, Walkie Talkie - between 3 - 15 watts - from antenna
• Citizens Band (CB) Radio - 5 watts or less - from antenna
• Uninterrupted Power Source (UPS)

60cm Distance

• Amateur / Ham Radio, Marine Radio, Walkie Talkie - between 15 - 30 watts - from antenna