Apple has shared a list of Apple products that should be kept at a safe distance from medical devices such as pacemakers.
This is because many consumer electronic devices contain magnets or components and radios that emit electromagnetic fields that can interfere with some medical devices.
“Under certain conditions, magnets and electromagnetic fields can interfere with medical devices. For example, pacemakers and implantable defibrillators may contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when they are in close contact,” Apple explains in a support document.
To avoid possible interactions with these types of medical devices, keep your Apple product away from your medical device (more than 6 inches/15 cm or more than 12 inches/30 cm when charging wirelessly). Contact your doctor and device manufacturer for information. on certain instructions.
For users who suspect their Apple products are interfering with their medical devices, the tech giant is advising them to stop using Apple products and consult their doctors and medical device manufacturers.
This Apple product contains magnets and should be stored at a safe distance from the user’s medical device:
This includes AirPods, Charging Case, AirPods, Wireless Charging Case, AirPods Pro, Wireless Charging Case, AirPods Max, and Smart Case.
Apple Watch and accessories including watch straps with magnets and magnetic charging accessories are included in the list along with products such as HomePod and HomePod mini.
The iPad and accessories along with certain iPhones contain magnets. This includes iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Smart Covers, and Smart Folios. Smart Keyboard for iPad, Smart Keyboard Folio, Magic Keyboard for iPad, iPhone 12 models, and MagSafe accessories.
The list also includes Macs and accessories such as Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac.
Other products include the Apple Pro Display XDR, Beats Flex, Beats X, PowerBeats Pro, and UrBeats3.
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