| Subject: | FDA Public Health Notification: Risk of Electromagnetic Interference with Medical Telemetry Systems Operating in the 460-470 MHz Frequency Bands |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Mon, 21 Nov 2005 - 11:43 am |
| The FDA has issued a notice informing healthcare facilities that after December 31, 2005, any medical telemetry systems operating in the 460-470 MHz frequency bands will be at increased risk for interference, which could compromise patient safety.
According to tests conducted by the FDA, the transmitters operating under new licenses in this frequency band can interfere with medical telemetry systems. This could lead to lapses in patient monitoring and missed alarm events, putting patients at... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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