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InjuryOBP

NEUROSTAR TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION MACHINE

Received Jul 22, 2025 · Event occurred Jun 9, 2025

Report MW5173067 · MDR key 22569150

Device

Generic name

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator

Manufacturer

Neuronetics Inc.

Product problems

  • Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation

Patient

29 YR · Male

  • Depression
  • Sleep Dysfunction
  • Depression
  • Sleep Dysfunction

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

LAST MONTH, I ATTEMPTED TO DO TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION THERAPY FOR MY CHRONIC DEPRESSION. UNFORTUNATELY, IT ENDED UP MAKING MY DEPRESSION WORSE AND GAVE ME PERSISTENT INSOMNIA THAT I STILL HAVEN'T RECOVERED FROM. FOR THIS REASON, I HAD TO STOP THE THERAPY AFTER 1 1/2 WEEKS.