My husband has an implanted neurostimulator (Medtronic) for his Parkinson's Disease. Will an Apple watch interfere with this device?

Does an Apple watch interfere with an implanted neurostimulator?

Posted on Aug 29, 2022 3:04 PM

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Magnetic interference and medical devices

To avoid any potential interactions with these types of medical devices, 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).


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Aug 30, 2022 1:14 AM in response to CubsWinWS2016

Magnetic interference and medical devices

To avoid any potential interactions with these types of medical devices, 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).


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My husband has an implanted neurostimulator (Medtronic) for his Parkinson's Disease. Will an Apple watch interfere with this device?

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