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As you know the use of BIOflex® magnets has been determined to be exceedingly
safe. In fact there are no reports in the scientific literature of adverse
side effects following the use of permanent magnets in the range of induction
offered by our magnets. Nevertheless there are several precautions which
limit the use of the magnets in certain situations. In most cases these
contraindications are obvious through common sense.
For example, we have advised against the use of the magnets on fresh wounds
due to the capacity of the magnets to increase blood flow, which obviously
would not be desirable when the goal is to halt the bleeding. Some of the
precautions are more subtle but are still as reasonable and easily understood.
Internally placed devices, such as pacemakers or insulin pumps should not
be directly exposed to our magnets because the magnet might interfere with
the magnetically controlled features of these devices.
Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems
These adhesive
backed patches are affixed to the skin and are designed to release a predetermined
amount of drug through the skin over a fixed period of time. There are several
types of these patches and different types of drugs are contained within
them. The manufacturers of these transdermal patches have not yet warned
consumers to beware of products which can tend to increase blood flow in
the area of the patch.
We have determined that theoretically increasing blood flow in the area
of one of these patches might cause too much of the drug to enter the bloodstream
within a shorter period of time than was originally intended.Therefore we
recommend that the BIOflex® magnets should not be placed near a transdermal
patch. If a patch is worn on the chest, for example, it isn't likely that
a magnet worn on the back or arm would cause any problems. However, wearing
a transdermal patch within the same anatomical area as a magnet could create
a potential adverse situation.
Ted Zablotsky, M.D.
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As part
of our ongoing commitment to keep the public and our customers well-informed,
we will update these sections as information becomes available to us.
Check out our Frequently
Asked Questions for hints, precautions and more!
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