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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
MedRadio transmitters operate in the 401–406 MHz, 413–419 MHz, 426–432 MHz, 438–444 MHz, 451–457 MHz, and 2360–2400 MHz bands. The FCC does not specify a channeling scheme for MedRadio systems.
(a) MedRadio transmitters associated with medical implant devices, which incorporate a frequency monitoring system as set forth in § 95.2559(a), may transmit on any frequency in the 401–406 MHz band.
(b) MedRadio transmitters associated with medical implant devices, which do not incorporate a frequency monitoring system as set forth in § 95.2559(a), may transmit on any frequency in the 401–402 MHz or 405–406 MHz bands, or on the frequency 403.65 MHz in the 402–405 MHz band.
(c) MedRadio transmitters associated with medical body-worn devices, regardless of whether a frequency monitoring system as set forth in § 95.2559(a) is employed, may transmit on any frequency in the 401–402 MHz or 405–406 MHz bands.
(d) MedRadio transmitters that are used externally to evaluate the efficacy of a more permanent medical implant device, regardless of whether a frequency monitoring system as set forth in § 95.2559(a) is employed, may operate on any frequency in the 402–405 MHz band, provided that:
(1) Such external body-worn operation is limited solely to evaluating with a patient the efficacy of a fully implanted permanent medical device that is intended to replace the temporary body-worn device;
(2) RF transmissions from the external device must cease following the patient evaluation period, which may not exceed 30 days, except where a health care practitioner determines that additional time is necessary due to unforeseen circumstances;
(3) The maximum output power of the temporary body-worn device must not exceed 200 nW EIRP; and
(4) The temporary body-worn device must comply fully with all other MedRadio rules applicable to medical implant device operation in the 402–405 MHz band.
(e) Only MedRadio transmitters that are part of a Medical Micropower Network (MMN) may operate in the 413–419 MHz, 426–432 MHz, 438–444 MHz, and 451–457 MHz bands. Each MedRadio transmitter that is part of an MMN must be capable of operating in each of the following bands: 413–419 MHz, 426–432 MHz, 438–444 MHz, and 451–457 MHz. All MedRadio transmitters that are part of a single MMN must operate in the same band.
(f) Only MedRadio transmitters that are part of a Medical Body Area Network (MBAN) may operate in the 2360–2400 MHz band.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 47. Telecommunication § 47.95.2563 MedRadio frequency bands - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-47-telecommunication/cfr-sect-47-95-2563/
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