Responding to the study by Heart Rhythm Journal, Medtronic said in a statement, “As a warning, we advise patients who are fitted with heart devices to keep a distance of six inches (15 cm) between all cell phones and the devices they installed, according to recommendations for other low wattage electromagnetic devices. ”
Following the publication of the report, Apple has also updated their supporting documentation to clarify the issue and have also issued guidance. Apple has agreed that “all iPhone 12 models have more magnets than iPhone 12 models”. Nonetheless, Apple says the iPhone 12 series is not expected to be “at greater risk of magnetic infiltration into medical devices than previous iPhone models. ”
Apple said, “The iPhone contains magnets as well as components and radios that emit electromagnetic fields. All MagSafe facilities (each sold separately) have magnets – and MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger have radios. These magnets and electromagnetic fields may interfere with medical devices. ”
As a precautionary measure, Apple advises people with or around graduates to talk to their doctor and “medical device manufacturer for information specific to your medical device and its you need to maintain a safe separation distance between your medical device. and any iPhone or MagSafe utilities. ”
“Medical devices may contain sensors such as embedded steppers and defibrillators that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact. To avoid any interactions you may have with these devices, keep your iPhone and MagSafe devices at a safe distance from your device (more than 6 inches / 15 cm apart or more than 12 inches / 30 cm apart if they charge wirelessly), ”clarified Apple.