Are there any concerns for a person wearing a Pacemaker or a Heart Defibrillator when working around VFDs?

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Issue:
Concerns for a person wearing a Pacemaker or a Heart Defibrillator when working around VFDs.

Product Line:
ATV61, ATV71, ATV32, ATV212, ATV12, ATV630, ATV930

Environment:
All

Cause:
None

Resolution:
Magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of current carrying conductors and industrial motors can result in a serious health hazard to persons with cardiac pacemakers, internal cardiac defibrillators, neurostimulators, metal implants, cochlear implants, hearing aids, and other medical devices. To avoid risk, stay away from the area surrounding a motor and VFDs.

See below the warning message of ATV61 installation manual:

VFD and Defibs