Will my phone affect PM

live your life

by Tracey_E - 2016-08-04 12:26:02

Most advice you see to avoid electronics/computers is either inaccurate or dated. There is virtually nothing you are likely to encounter day to day that will affect a newer pacemaker. Most of the things with magnets strong enough to affect us are in industrial settings. The only thing I can think of at home is the electronic scales that calculate body fat, those aren't a good idea. I run with my ipod clipped over my pacer, talk with my cell phone (same as yours) between my chin and shoulder, read in bed with my ipad (complete with magnetic cover) propped on my chest, my husband is a ham radio enthusiast so we have a house full of radios, work all day next to my router. I've been paced more than 20 years, nothing has ever interfered with it. 

doubt it would be a problem unless you wear it over your pm

by techiej - 2016-08-04 16:12:03

I was told that as long as I kept a cell ohone or other electronics at least 6" away from my PM there would be no problems.

PM and phone

by Cabg Patch - 2016-08-04 16:51:36

I dunno, I've heard from a reliable source, at least she said she was, a pacemaker can exceed your phone's data plan by automatically downloading information for the manufacturers to track you. On occasion I've butt dialed people and my phone was in my shirt pocket so I'm suspicious it may be up to no good. But on a positive note they do cause weight loss...always trade-offs.

6" rule

by Tracey_E - 2016-08-04 19:16:23

That's older advice and not a necessary precaution on most newer pacers. It won't damage the device, worst case if we get too close to a magnet that's strong enough, it pulls the switch closed and puts it in test mode until the magnet is moved away. Magnets in phones and other home electronics are not strong enough to do this.

caution recommended

by monkeyman - 2016-08-06 20:30:58

It's beonths since my PM Implant no problems whatsoever from cell phone, microwave, or chainsaws. But I guess different pacemakers art affected differently. Always proceed with caution with any electrical device until you are sure about its effects. So far I have not experienced anything that has interfered with my pacemaker. I also work as a railroad engineer end my locomotive is powered by extremely large traction Motors which are essentially large magnets. So far they have not affected my pacemaker since my return to work. Although, I believe different pacemakers act differently. You will just have to B careful.

Samsung says 6 inches

by Jo G - 2016-08-07 00:57:06

The Samsung rep told me to keep my S5 and my DD's S7 6 inches from my PM.  I now wear it in a belt around my waist rather than in my purse.  Not a big deal and totally "better safe than sorry."

Will my phone affect PM? Look at the App "ERPM"! The App for pacemaker and ICD recipients!

by RDL79 - 2017-02-09 04:38:42

Dear all, I want you to know that on Googleplay store there is an Android App named ERPM. 

The acronym stands for “Environmental risks for Pacemaker and ICD” and it is an application for pacemaker and ICD recipients. This application has a list of objects that you can encounter, in the home - or outside - environment, or some diagnostic and therapeutic procedures usually present in healthcare environments. All of these are potentially able to generate an electromagnetic field that can affect the proper function of your pacemaker or ICD. For each area (at home or outside) you will find environments (like kitchen or bank) in which you will see numerous items listed; similarly in the healthcare area. Not all listed items are potentially risky and this will be indicated by a color code. A tutor will always be available to remind you of the meaning of the color codes. The App also has an item search system and moreover, it will give you the opportunity to tell an object not found in order to find it in future updates. This tool help the patient, providing quick, simple and "at your fingertips" relevant information. The function of the App is to help pacemaker/defibrillator recipients. 

The link is: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=solutions.brama.app.erpm&hl=it

Bye bye..

Your phone is fine

by Sweetgeo96 - 2017-04-01 08:51:57

I got my pacemaker fitted when when I was 14 and when I read that in the European pacemaker booklet thing I laugh cause i use my phone all the time then I realised it's old outdated information and im using my Samsung Galaxy J5 right now and my pacemaker is totally fine so yeah use your phone love your life.