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InjuryOBP

NEUROSTAR ADVANCED THERAPY

Received Apr 19, 2023 · Event occurred Jan 30, 2023

Report 3004824012-2023-00009 · MDR key 16771069

Device

Generic name

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator

Manufacturer

Neuronetics, Inc.

Catalog number

81-02315-000

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

31 YR · Female

  • Head Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Nausea
  • Vertigo
  • Sleep Dysfunction
  • Skin Inflammation/ Irritation
  • Head Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Nausea
  • Vertigo
  • Sleep Dysfunction
  • Skin Inflammation/ Irritation

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE TMS PROVIDER COULD NOT BE REACHED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND THEREFORE A FULL INVESTIGATION COUD NOT BE COMPLETED.

Description of Event or Problem

NEURONETICS RECEIVED A PATIENT REPORTED MEDWATCH (MW5115632) FROM FDA ALLEGING THAT THE PATIENT HAD ADVERSE REACTIONS FROM 20-30 TMS THERAPY TREATMENTS INCLUDING HEADACHES, SLEEP INTERUPTIONS, SCALP IRRITATION, VERTIGO, NAUSEA AND EARDRUM TWITCHING THAT AFFECTS HEARING.