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Q: Are there any compatible issues with ICD?

I have an implanted ICD and would ike to purchase an iWatch...is it safe?

Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Sep 15, 2016 6:34 AM

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Q: Are there any compatible issues with ICD?

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  • by Jonathan UK,Helpful

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Sep 15, 2016 6:39 AM in response to stevenmac.in.france
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    Sep 15, 2016 6:39 AM in response to stevenmac.in.france

    Hi

     

    The Apple Watch User Guide states:

     

    "Medical device interference  Apple Watch contains components and radios that emit electromagnetic fields. Apple Watch, some of the bands, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Case, and the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock contain magnets. These electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers, defibrillators, or other medical devices. Maintain a safe distance of separation between your medical device and Apple Watch, its bands, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Case, and the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock. Consult your physician and medical device manufacturer for information specific to your medical device. Stop using Apple Watch, its bands, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Case, and the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock if you suspect they are interfering with your pacemaker, defibrillator, or any other medical device."

     

    https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apdcf2ff54e9

  • by stevenmac.in.france,

    stevenmac.in.france stevenmac.in.france Sep 15, 2016 6:41 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Sep 15, 2016 6:41 AM in response to Jonathan UK

    thanks for this. This is a first step, it's merely a disclaimer but in reality it's probably over cautious. Would love to hear from implantees who wear an iWatch.