TOOLS AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT Electromagnetic Compatibility Guide
For Implantable Cardiac Devices
Tools and Industrial Equipment
It is important that power tools and/or equipment be in good working order and properly wired and used as intended by the manufacturer of the product. It is recommended that corded electrical items be plugged into a residual-current device (RCD). RCDs are designed to disconnect the circuit if there is a leakage current and may prevent electrocution.
No Known Risk
If the item is used as intended and in good working condition there is no known risk:
- Calipers - battery powered
- Flashlight - battery powered
- Laser Level
- Soldering Iron
- Stud Finder
Minimal Risk
Maintain at least a 15cm distance between the item and the heart device:
- Circular Saw - skill saw
- Drills - battery and electric powered
- Grinder (hand-held)
- Hedge Trimmer - electric powered
- Lawn Mower - electric powered
- Leaf Blower - electric powered
- Reciprocating Saw (Sawzall®)
- Sander
- Screwdriver - battery powered
- Soldering Gun
- Whipper Snipper - electric powered
- Woodworking Router
Special Considerations
Maintain at least recommended distance between the item and the heart device:
30cm Distance
- Boat Motor
- Car Battery Charger - 100amps or less
- Gasoline Ignition Systems - from components of ignition system
- Gasoline Powered Tools - from components of ignition system (lawn mower, snowblower, Whipper Snipper)
- Generators - 20kW or less
60cm Distance
- Bench Mounted / Free Standing Tools - for motors 400 horsepower or less (air compressor, drill presses, grinder, pressure washer, table saw)
- Jumper Cables
Not Recommended
- Chainsaws1
- Welding Equipment1
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Avoid using a chainsaw and / or welding equipment. If required to use, consult your doctor first.