Interference With Implanted Upper Airway Stimulation Device by Phones With Magnet Technology

Newer iPhone models with MagSafe magnetic technology can cause electromagnetic interference with the Inspire upper airway stimulator device (a surgical implant for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea). Laryngoscope, 132:2513–2515, 2022 Recent studies have raised concern regarding electromagneti...

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Published in:The Laryngoscope 2022-12, Vol.132 (12), p.2513-2515
Main Authors: Plawecki, Andrea, Tripathi, Nitika, Tovar Torres, Maria, Yaremchuk, Kathleen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway management
Case Report
Electric Stimulation Therapy
electromagnetic interference
Electromagnetics
Humans
Hypoglossal Nerve - surgery
hypoglossal nerve stimulator
implant
Laryngoscopy
Magnets
OSA
Sleep apnea
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - surgery
Sleep Medicine
Smartphones
Technology
Transplants & implants
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Summary:Newer iPhone models with MagSafe magnetic technology can cause electromagnetic interference with the Inspire upper airway stimulator device (a surgical implant for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea). Laryngoscope, 132:2513–2515, 2022 Recent studies have raised concern regarding electromagnetic interference from new cellular phones that incorporate novel magnetic technology with the function of implanted medical devices. This case series evaluates the effect of these cellular devices on the implanted hypoglossal nerve stimulator. This case series tested the function of hypoglossal nerve stimulator device in the presence of the iPhones 12 and 13 and found interference with the implant function in all three patients. Patients implants can now be informed about the potential for cellular phones with magnetic technology to cause interference with their devices.
ISSN:0023-852X
1531-4995
DOI:10.1002/lary.30348