Interference with Implanted Upper Airway Stimulation Device by Phones with Magnet Technology (iPhones 12 and 13)

{
  "study_type": "unknown",
  "exposure": {
    "band": null,
    "source": "mobile phone (iPhone 12/13 with MagSafe magnet technology)",
    "frequency_mhz": null,
    "sar_wkg": null,
    "duration": null
  },
  "population": null,
  "sample_size": null,
  "outcomes": [
    "electromagnetic interference with implanted upper airway stimulation device (Inspire)"
  ],
  "main_findings": "The abstract states that newer iPhone models (12 and 13) with MagSafe magnetic technology can cause electromagnetic interference with the Inspire upper airway stimulator device used to treat obstructive sleep apnea.",
  "effect_direction": "harm",
  "limitations": [
    "Study design, methods, and sample size are not described in the provided abstract.",
    "No quantitative exposure metrics (e.g., field strength, distance, duration) are reported.",
    "No details are provided on frequency characteristics or whether interference is due to magnetic vs RF components."
  ],
  "evidence_strength": "insufficient",
  "confidence": 0.62,
  "peer_reviewed_likely": "yes",
  "keywords": [
    "electromagnetic interference",
    "EMI",
    "implantable medical device",
    "upper airway stimulation",
    "Inspire",
    "obstructive sleep apnea",
    "iPhone 12",
    "iPhone 13",
    "MagSafe",
    "magnet technology"
  ],
  "suggested_hubs": [
    {
      "slug": "who-icnirp",
      "weight": 0.2,
      "reason": "Relates to electromagnetic interference considerations for consumer devices, but no explicit policy discussion is provided."
    }
  ]
}