Although Apple he has long acknowledged that its range of iPhone 12 and MagSafe accessories can interfere with medical devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, it has been released additional guidance for people who use medical devices on Saturdays. Message: Keep iPhone 12 and MagSafe accessories at a safe distance from your medical device.
In a support article, noted by MacRumors, Apple explains that the iPhone 12 contains magnets, as well as components and radios that emit electromagnetic fields. The company also stated that all its MagSafe accessories contain magnets and that MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger contain radio. These magnets and electromagnetic fields can interfere with medical devices, Apple said.
“Medical devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, may contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact,” Apple wrote. “To avoid any potential interaction with these devices, keep your iPhone and MagSafe accessories at a safe distance from your device (more than 15 cm or 30 cm away if charging wirelessly). But consult your doctor and the device manufacturer for specific recommendations. ”
Defibrillator are devices that restore a person’s normal heartbeat by sending an electrical pulse or shock to the heart. I can even help my heart start beating again if it stops suddenly. Pacemakerin the meantime, use electrical impulses to help the heart beat at a normal pace and rhythm, and also to help the heart chambers beat in sync so that the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
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Apple says users should consult with doctors and medical device manufacturers for information about their devices. Users should ask if they need to maintain a safe separation distance between their medical devices and iPhone or MagSafe accessories. Apple repeated this advice in safety information section from the iPhone User Guide.
The safety of some of Apple’s newest products has been a cause for concern in recent weeks following publication of o study written by researchers at the Henry Ford Heart and Vascular Institute who found evidence that the iPhone 12 can interfere with implantable cardioverter defibrillators, also known as ICDs.
The researchers said that once the iPhone 12 – which has a circular series of magnets embedded in the back to allow it to attach to a MagSafe charger or other accessory – was placed near the medical device near the patient’s heart, the device was suspended. its operations.
Apple mentioned in its article that, although its iPhone 12 line has more magnets than the previous iPhone line, it is not expected to present a higher risk of magnetic interference for medical devices than previous models.
This is not meant to specifically enclose iPhone 12 or MagSafe accessories. ICDs can be easily turned on and off by sources with magnetic fields, inclusive Fitbits or vape pens. However, this is important information to consider when choosing a new phone or when using it, especially for those who rely on medical devices to stay healthy.
And if you think something is wrong, take Apple’s word for it.
“If you suspect that your iPhone or MagSafe accessories are interfering with your medical device, stop using iPhone or MagSafe accessories,” the company wrote.