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Safer V-16 Alternatives for Drivers with Heart Implants in Mallorca

Non-magnetic V-16 designs would be safer for Mallorca drivers with pacemakers or defibrillators.

Published: April 22, 2026
Baliza on the Car Roof: When a Safety Gimmick Becomes a Risk for Heart Patients

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Are there safer alternatives to the magnetic V-16 light for people with heart implants in Mallorca?

A safer approach would be a version with a non-magnetic attachment system, such as a suction cup or a Velcro-based base. That would reduce the chance of the device affecting a pacemaker or defibrillator while still keeping the car visible. Until such options are common, people with implants should be especially careful about how and where they handle the light.

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