mrsmorcos

Q: Watch & Pacemakers

Does anyone know if the Series 2 Watch interfere with pacemakers?

Apple Watch series 2

Posted on Sep 8, 2016 3:37 PM

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Q: Watch & Pacemakers

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Sep 8, 2016 3:42 PM in response to mrsmorcos
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    Sep 8, 2016 3:42 PM in response to mrsmorcos

    Hi

     

    Whilst it has not yet been updated for Series 2 models, the Apple Watch User Guide presently includes the following information:

     

    "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."

     

    More information:

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

  • by mrsmorcos,

    mrsmorcos mrsmorcos Sep 8, 2016 3:48 PM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Sep 8, 2016 3:48 PM in response to Jonathan UK

    Thank you very much Jonathan.

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Sep 8, 2016 3:52 PM in response to mrsmorcos
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    Sep 8, 2016 3:52 PM in response to mrsmorcos

    You are most welcome.