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Feasibility results of an electromagnetic compatibility test protocol to evaluate medical devices to radio frequency
Seth J Seidman1, Omar Bekdash, Joshua Guag
1FDA / CDRH / OSEL, 10903 New Hampshire Ave, WO Bldg 62 Room 1134, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA. seth.seidman@fda.hhs.gov.
Background:
The use of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems in healthcare is increasing, and concerns for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) pose one of the biggest obstacles for widespread adoption. Numerous studies have demonstrated that RFID systems can interfere with medical devices; however, the majority of past studies relied on time-consuming and burdensome test schemes based on ad hoc test methods applied to individual RFID systems.
Methods:
This paper presents the results of using an RFID simulator that allows for faster evaluation of RFID-medical device EMC against a library of RFID test signals at various field strengths.
Results:
The results of these tests demonstrate the feasibility and adequacy of simulator testing and can be used to support its incorporation into applicable consensus standards.
Conclusions:
This work can aid the medical device community in better assessing the risks associated with medical device exposure to RFID.
