[Medical implantable devices and electromagnetic compatibility]

Continuing progress in medicine has led to a corresponding population growth among the elderly population resulting in an increase in the number of patients with active implanted medical devices. At the same time, there continues to be a proliferation of electromagnetic wave sources within our technological environment. The coexistence of implanted active medical devices and environmental electromagnetic waves requires particular attention in order to avoid electromagnetic interference. For this reason, experts are more and more involved in writing specific manufacturing standards.