Your Medtronic pacemaker has built-in features that protect it from interference created by most household appliances and light office equipment. However, keep the motor of small hand-held appliances and tools several inches away from your pacemaker. You can operate most household appliances that are in good repair. Treadmills Vacuum cleaners, electric brooms You can also operate the following office equipment and electric yard tools that are properly grounded and in good repair. Certain appliances, items with magnets, hand-held electric yard tools are safe when a distance for normal use is maintained.
Some household items have small, strong magnets or motors that can cause interference.
Your pacemaker will immediately return to working normally. Items with magnets. Magnetic therapy products, such as massagers, chair pads, bracelets, knee wraps, back supports, slippers, or shoe insoles. Home power tools and machine shop equipment could possibly interfere. Use safety measures and maintain distance for normal use.