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NeuroStar TMS Therapy System/SenStar Treatment Link. The SenStar Treatment Link is a single use, disposable component of

FDA device recall Z-1421-2009 · posted 2009-05-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Neuronetics, Inc.
Reason for recall
SenStar Treatment Link may have an open circuit that during use with the NeuroStar TMS Therapy system may cause arcing and heat damage to the SenStar and/or treatment coil. Heating of the SenStar during use has a potential risk of minor scalp burn to patients.
Action taken
Neuronetics Inc. notified consignees by telephone and sent a follow-up fax/letter dated March 19, 2009 titled "Urgent Product Recall Notification." The letter describes the issue and actions for consumers to take in response to the recall. Neuronetics will visit each customer in person to complete a "Returned Goods: SenStar Recall Inventory Form." Customer questions should be directed to Neuronetics Customer Service at 1-877-600-7555.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
OBP
Quantity affected
3123 Units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution to AZ, CA, DC, GA, FL, IL, MD, MI, MN, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, and WA.
Date initiated
2009-03-16
Date posted
2009-05-27
Date terminated
2009-05-29
Location
Malvern, PA

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