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Keep these Apple devices away from your pacemaker

Published: Jun 28, 2021, 8:37 AM

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Keep these Apple devices away from your pacemaker

Earlier this year, a study revealed that Apple iPhone 12 series and MagSafe accessories can shut down a pacemaker. And even though the FDA thinks that the risk is pretty low, people with pacemakers and other electronic medical devices should be extra careful and always read the fine print.

MacRumors spotted a list on Apple's official support pages that details all the devices you should keep away from medical devices. And it's a pretty long list, too! Apparently, Apple advises to "keep your Apple product a safe distance away from your medical device (more than 6 inches / 15 cm apart or more than 12 inches / 30 cm apart if wirelessly charging). Here's the full list:

Keep these Apple products a safe distance away from your medical devices:

AirPods and charging cases

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 bands with magnets
Apple Watch magnetic charging accessories

HomePod

HomePod
HomePod mini

iPad and accessories

iPad
iPad mini
iPad Air
iPad Pro
iPad Smart Covers and Smart Folios
iPad Smart Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio
Magic Keyboard for iPad

iPhone and MagSafe accessories

iPhone 12 models
MagSafe accessories

Mac and accessories

Mac mini
Mac Pro
MacBook Air
MacBook Pro
iMac
Apple Pro Display XDR

Beats

Beats Flex
Beats X
PowerBeats Pro
UrBeats3

Judging by the list, Apple might be playing safe listing all the gadgets in its portfolio that contain strong magnets or emit strong electromagnetic fields. Nevertheless, better safe than sorry. If you suspect that an Apple product is interfering with your medical device, stop using that product and consult your physician.

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