In early 2021, a Heart Rhythm study pointed out that the MagSafe technology available in the iPhone 12 could pose a problem for users using pacemakers in certain situations. Apple addressed these concerns in a support document, but the outcome of the FDA investigation was pending..
This body issued a press release after performing its own tests to confirm whether the findings of previous scientific reports related to MagSafe technology and pacemakers were on the right track. As stated by the FDA the “risk to patients is low”.
In addition, he also declares that he was not aware of any event related to this topic. However, the FDA recommends that you take a number of precautions:
- Keep consumer electronics, such as watches and smartphones, 15 cm from implanted medical devices.
- Avoid carrying consumer electronic devices in a pocket above the implanted medical device.
- Speak to your doctor if you have any questions about magnets in consumer electronics and implanted medical devices.
Director of FDA Center for Radiological Devices and Health, stipulate that:
As a result of these actions, we are now taking steps to educate patients and healthcare providers so that they are aware of potential risks and can take simple proactive and preventive action.
We believe the risk to patients is low and the agency is not aware of any adverse events associated with this issue at this time. However, the number of consumer electronics devices with strong magnets is expected to increase over time.
Therefore, we recommend that people with implanted medical devices speak to their healthcare professional to ensure they understand this potential risk and the proper techniques for safe use.
Bottom line: if you have a pacemaker, you can use iPhone 12 and later versions with MagSafe technology without problemas long as you keep it at a minimum distance of 15 cm from the device.
