FCC: Wireless Services: Medical Device Radiocommunications Service: MedRadio

Medical Device Radiocommunications Service

The Medical Device Radiocommunications Service (MedRadio) is an ultra-low power, unlicensed, mobile radio service for transmitting data in support of diagnostic or therapeutic functions associated with implanted and body-worn medical devices. MedRadio permits individuals and medical practitioners to utilize ultra-low power medical implant devices, such as cardiac pacemakers and glucose monitoring devices, without causing interference to other users of the electromagnetic radio spectrum.

Licensing

No licensing is required, but MedRadio equipment must only be operated by a duly authorized health care professional.

Operations

Operations rules and technical regulations applicable to MedRadio transmitters are found within 47 CFR 95.601-95.673 Subpart E and 47 CFR 95.1201-95.1221 Subpart I. See a summary of MedRadio operations rules, or read more about equipment issues or radiation testing.

Service At A Glance
Medical Device Radiocommunications Service
An ultra-low power, unlicensed, mobile radio service for transmitting data in support of diagnostic or therapeutic functions associated with implanted and body-worn medical devices.
Also Known As	MedRadio
Established	1999
Service Rules	CFR, Part 95
Part Of	Personal Radio
Related Services
218-219 MHz Citizens Band (CB) Family Radio Service (FRS) General Mobile Radio Low Power Radio Service (LPRS) Radio Control Radio Service (R/C) Wireless Medical Telemetry (WMTS)
Band Plan
Band(s)	401-406 MHz

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