Safety information

Side effects – cortical stimulation (stimulation on the head)

Minor scalp pain, headache and burning sensation in the area of stimulation are the most commonly reported side effects during and after TMS treatment. However, these side effects are transient and will usually resolve immediately or within the first week of therapy. In rare cases, seizures may occur, but the risk is very low (less than 0.1% per patient) when treatment is performed according to the safety recommendations for TMS therapy. (Reference: Clinical Evaluation Reports – CERs)

Side effects – peripheral stimulation (stimulation ostimulation on the body)

Minor pain and tingling at the stimulation site are the known side effects of stimulation outside the cortical area.

Contraindications

The MagVenture TMS Therapy system creates a magnetic field that could cause metal objects near the stimulation coil to move or get hot. Patients with non–removable magnetic-sensitive metals or metallic devices implanted in their head or in body parts near the stimulation may not receive therapy with the MagVenture TMS Therapy system.