PEP-M3.
Electromagnetic Energy Field Surveys for Comparison with Implanted Medical Device Manufacturers’ Maximum Allowable Field Strengths DL Haes*, Consultant
Abstract: There are many sources of electromagnetic energy (EME) which are used in industry and research. Their typical use results in both intentional and unintentional sources of various EME electric and magnetic fields. While regulatory Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) values have been published for workers and members of the general public, they are often above the field values that could cause Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) with certain Implanted Medical Devices (IMD). Workplace EME electric and magnetic fields can be evaluated using commercially available instrumentation and compared to IMD manufacturers published maximum allowable field strengths.
In this PEP the attendee will learn the about the IMD manufacturers published maximum allowable field strengths, and how they compare to worker and public exposure limits. Some commercially available instrumentation will be introduced with actual survey results compared to sample IMD limits. In addition, we will cover how the EME survey fulfils the requirements of the latest revision to IEEE Std C95.7(TM)-2023 Standard for Electromagnetic Energy Safety Programs, 0 Hz to 300 GHz.
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