This is to alert you to the possibility that the x-rays used during CT examinations may cause some implanted and external electronic medical devices to malfunction, and to provide recommendations to reduce the potential risk.
Source: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/newpg.html
Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew
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