Do you have a pacemaker? Apple recommends keeping these gadgets at a safe distance
Apple has given a list of its gadgets that include magnets, which consumers should keep away from their medical devices to avoid any possible interference.
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Apple, like other companies, produces a wide range of goods, including smartphones, laptops, fitness trackers, and wearable audio equipment. When exposed to essential medical equipment such as pacemakers and defibrillators, the company’s goods, like any other hardware, can be dangerous. This is because the components in these devices can generate magnetic interference, which can cause medical equipment to malfunction.
To safeguard its customers from potential device interference, the firm has revised its support guide to include a list of items that customers should keep away from their medical equipment. MacRumors discovered the modifications, which include a list of over 25 gadgets made by the business that might potentially damage medical devices.
If you have one of the following Apple products and a pacemaker or defibrillator, keep reading to learn which ones include magnets and how to use them safely.
Magnetized equipment should be stored at a safe distance.
According to Apple’s support manual, the following devices may have an impact on the medical equipment indicated above: AirPods and Charging Case, AirPods and Wireless Charging Case, AirPods Pro and Wireless Charging Case, AirPods Max and Smart Case, Apple Watch, Apple Watch bands with magnets, Apple Watch magnetic charging accessories, HomePod, HomePod mini, iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Smart Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio, Magic Keyboard for iPad, iPhone 12 models, Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Apple Pro Display XDR, Beats Flex, Beats X, PowerBeats Pro, UrBeats3.
If a person has a medical device, how should they utilise these Apple devices?
Apple advises users to keep these devices at a safe distance from medical devices in order to “prevent any potential interactions with these sorts of medical devices,” according to the firm. This implies they should be at least 6 inches (15 cm) away, or 12 inches (30 cm) apart if charging wirelessly. For any particular usage instructions, customers should visit their physician and the medical device maker, according to the firm.
Is it safe to use other Apple products with a pacemaker?
Other Apple goods (not listed above) include magnets, according to the Cupertino corporation, although they are unlikely to interact with medical devices. It also directs visitors to its Apple product user manuals, which include a section on safety under the heading “Important Safety Information.” However, it’s definitely advisable to check with your doctor as well, simply to make sure that your medical equipment isn’t being impeded by other gadgets.
