Are radio frequency (RF) emissions from HID’s radio frequency identification devices (RFID) harmful?
No. Under normal operating conditions, the power levels of HID’s RFID products fall far below the limits stated in IEEE C.95-1-1991, the standard for safety levels for human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields. This applies to both HID Proximity and iCLASS® products. Can RFID readers interfere with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)? No. There is no scenario in which the operation of an HID RFID device could cause a pacemaker to shut down. Under normal operating conditions, the power output of HID’s RFID products falls far below that which would cause interference with pacemaker operation. This includes pacemakers designed to meet the CENELEC prEN 45502-2-1 standard. According to major pacemaker manufacturers, this standard can also be applied to ICDs. Modern pacemakers have significantly improved resistance to RF interference in response to problems caused by digital cellular phones. Are RFID cards appropriate for use in hospital magnetic resonance imaging
