With the launch of the iPhone 12, many were the doctors who were not sympathetic to the placement of a magnet to use MagSafe technology because it couldInterfere with the operation of pacemakers or defibrillators implanted due to possible magnetic interference.
In an attempt to shed light on the subject, Apple has published a list of products that must be maintained. more than 15 cm or more than 30 cm if you have a wireless charging system, urging users to consult a doctor in case of doubt.
Apple products containing magnets
AirPods and charging case
- AirPods and charging case.
- AirPods and wireless charging case.
- AirPods Pro and wireless charging case.
- AirPods Max and smart case.
Apple Watch and accessories
- Apple Watch.
- Apple Watch straps with magnets.
- Magnetic charging accessories for Apple Watch.
HomePod
iPad and accessories
- iPad
- ipad mini
- ipad air
- iPad Pro
- Smart Cover and Smart Folio for iPad
- Smart Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio
- Magic Keyboard for iPad
Accessories for iPhone and MagSafe
- All iPhone 12 models
- MagSafe Accessories
Mac and accessories
- Mac mini
- Mac Pro
- Macbook Air
- Macbook Pro
- iMac
- Pantalla Apple Pro XDR
Beats
- Beats Flex
- Time X
- PowerBeats Pro
- UrBeats3
According to the document, other products not included in this list also include magnets but they do not interfere with the aforementioned medical devices.
The American Heart Association conducted a study with different types of pacemakers and defibrillators, where 11 out of 14 of them experienced interference when an iPhone 12 Pro Max it was kept close to the medical device, even when it was still in the manufacturer’s packaging.
Dr Michael Wu, principal investigator of this study, Cardiologist at Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute and Professor of Medicine at Brown University, stipulate that:
We’ve always known that magnets can interfere with implantable cardiac electronic devices, but we were surprised at the strength of the magnets used in the iPhone 12’s magnetic technology.
In general, a magnet can alter the timing of a pacemaker or disable vital functions of a defibrillator, and this research indicates that there is an urgent need for everyone to be aware that electronic devices with magnets can interfere with it. implantable electronic heart devices. .
Since the launch of the iPhone 12 line last October, Apple has recognized that this line can cause electromagnetic interference with medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. In the latest update to the support document, IPhone 12 no longer poses an increased risk of magnetic interference with a medical device than previous iPhone models.
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