Although Apple has long acknowledged that the iPhone 12 Series and MagSafe Accessories Can Affect Medical Devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, it has been released additional guidance for people who use medical devices on Saturday. The message: Keep your iPhone 12 and MagSafe accessories at a safe distance from your medical device.
In a support article, viewed 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 of its MagSafe accessories contain magnets, and that it contains MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger radios. These magnets and electromagnetic fields can interfere with medical devices, Apple said.
“Medical devices such as implanted pacemakers and defibrillators can contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact,” Apple wrote. ‘To prevent potential interactions with these devices, keep your iPhone and MagSafe accessories at a safe distance from your device (more than 15 cm apart or more than 30 cm apart when charging wirelessly). However, consult your doctor and your device manufacturer for specific guidelines. ”
Defibrillators are devices that restore someone’s normal heartbeat by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart. It may even help that the heart starts beating again if it stops suddenly. PacemakersMeanwhile, use electrical pulses to beat hearts at a normal pace and rhythm, and also help heart chambers to beat in sync so that the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
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Apple states that users should consult with their doctors and medical device manufacturers for information about their specific devices. Users should ask if they need to maintain a safe distance between their medical devices and their iPhone or MagSafe accessories. Apple repeats this advice in the safety information section from the iPhone User Guide.
The safety of some of Apple’s latest products has been a concern in recent weeks following the publication of a study written by researchers from 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 iPhone 12, which had a circular series of magnets built into its back to attach to a MagSafe charger or other accessory, was first placed near the medical device near the patient’s heart. its operations.
Apple mentions in its article that although its iPhone 12 series has more magnets than previous iPhone setups, it will not have a greater risk of magnetic interference on medical devices than previous models.
It is not intended to specifically bash the iPhone 12 or MagSafe accessories. ICDs can be easily activated and deactivated by sources with magnetic fields, including Fitbits or vape pens. However, this is important information to consider when choosing a new phone or when use it, especially for those who rely on medical devices to stay healthy.
And if you think something’s wrong, take Apple’s word for it.
“If you suspect that iPhone or MagSafe accessories are interfering with your medical device, stop using your iPhone or MagSafe accessories,” the company wrote.