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Originally Posted by wannabee

The recent activity on this thread raised my interest so I checked out the original Bloomberg article that MacRumours quoted. Apparently the 14 year old was assisted with the study by her father who is a cardiac electrophysiologist. They said 30% of the 26 patients tested had their defibrillator triggered to "Magnet mode" by the iPad covers.

An Apple officer declined to comment and directed attention to the iPad safety instructions which cautions users about radio frequency interference, suggests that patients with pacemakers keep the iPad at least six inches away and says they should be turned off in health-care facilities when instructed by staff or posted signs.

Maybe the sign should read "All care taken but no responsibility accepted"

EDIT: Without searching the safety instructions the quote above seems to refer to RF not magnets.

iPad user guide

Medical devices iPad contains radios that emit electromagnetic fields. These electromagnetic fields may interfere with pacemakers or other medical devices. If you wear a pacemaker, maintain at least 6 inches (approximately 15 cm) of separation between your pacemaker and iPad. If you suspect iPad is interfering with your pacemaker or any other medical device, stop using iPad and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device. iPad has magnets along the left edge of the device and on the right side of the front glass, which may interfere with pacemakers, defibrillators, or other medical devices. The iPad Smart Cover and iPad Smart Case also contain magnets. Maintain at least 6 inches (approximately 15 cm) of separation between your pacemaker or defibrillator and iPad, the iPad Smart Cover, or the iPad Smart Case.