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InjuryOBP

NEUROSTAR ADVANCED THERAPY

Received Jul 6, 2023 · Event occurred May 22, 2023

Report 3004824012-2023-00014 · MDR key 17266345

Device

Generic name

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator

Manufacturer

Neuronetics, Inc.

Catalog number

81-02315-00R

Product problems

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

Patient

52 YR · Male

  • Tinnitus
  • Tinnitus

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

NEURONETICS RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM A TMS PROVIDER INDICATING THAT A PATIENT COMPLAINED OF WORSENING TINNITUS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

PATIENT WAS OBSERVED "HOLDING EARS" ON 3RD OR 4TH TREATMENT AND COMPLAINED OF LOUD RINGING IN THE EARS. PATIENT WAS USING HEARING PROTECTION DURING TREATMENTS. PATIENT DECIDED TO STOP TREATMENT AFTER 8TH SESSION. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THE PATIENT HAS SOUGHT ATTENTION FROM A MEDICAL SPECIALIST.