So my dad can’t be around certain magnets due to an implant. He has a pacemaker/defibrillator for his heart. If he gets around a big enough magnet, he will most likely die; Magnets shuts off the implant. Would this magnet be compatible to use around pacemaker/defibrillators? Don’t want to spend a lot of money on something that might just be fatal.
Greetings Ayy-Ayy-RON!
We see you had some questions about if the iPhone 12 will interfere with a Pacemaker. We can absolutely see how that would be a very important question to have answered and we are happy to help. This is outlined in our safety article here: Important safety information for iPhone. Specifically it states:
Medical device interference
iPhone contains magnets as well as components and radios that emit electromagnetic fields. These magnets and electromagnetic fields may interfere with medical devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators.
Though all iPhone 12 models contain more magnets than prior iPhone models, they’re not expected to pose a greater risk of magnetic interference to medical devices than prior iPhone models.
Consult your physician and medical device manufacturer for information specific to your medical device and whether you need to maintain a safe distance of separation between your medical device and iPhone. There are many types of medical devices, and manufacturers often provide recommendations on the safe use of their devices around wireless or magnetic products to prevent possible interference. If you suspect iPhone is interfering with your medical device, stop using iPhone.
We hope that helps. Take care!
Greetings Ayy-Ayy-RON!
We see you had some questions about if the iPhone 12 will interfere with a Pacemaker. We can absolutely see how that would be a very important question to have answered and we are happy to help. This is outlined in our safety article here: Important safety information for iPhone. Specifically it states:
Medical device interference
iPhone contains magnets as well as components and radios that emit electromagnetic fields. These magnets and electromagnetic fields may interfere with medical devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators.
Though all iPhone 12 models contain more magnets than prior iPhone models, they’re not expected to pose a greater risk of magnetic interference to medical devices than prior iPhone models.
Consult your physician and medical device manufacturer for information specific to your medical device and whether you need to maintain a safe distance of separation between your medical device and iPhone. There are many types of medical devices, and manufacturers often provide recommendations on the safe use of their devices around wireless or magnetic products to prevent possible interference. If you suspect iPhone is interfering with your medical device, stop using iPhone.
We hope that helps. Take care!
Magnets and pacemakers
