Can Apple Watch be worn if you have a pacemaker/defibrillator?

Can the lastest version of Apple Watch be worn if you have a pacemaker/defibrillator?


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Posted on Feb 15, 2021 5:06 PM

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Posted on Feb 15, 2021 5:18 PM

According to Important safety information for Apple Watch - Apple Support

"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 MagSafe Duo Charger, and the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock contain magnets. These electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with medical devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators. 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 Apple Watch, its bands, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable, the MagSafe Duo Charger, and the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock. Stop using Apple Watch, its bands, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable, the MagSafe Duo Charger, and the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock if you suspect they are interfering with your medical device."

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Feb 15, 2021 5:18 PM in response to MaryAnn1012

According to Important safety information for Apple Watch - Apple Support

"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 MagSafe Duo Charger, and the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock contain magnets. These electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with medical devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators. 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 Apple Watch, its bands, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable, the MagSafe Duo Charger, and the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock. Stop using Apple Watch, its bands, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable, the MagSafe Duo Charger, and the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock if you suspect they are interfering with your medical device."

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