Magstim 2nd Generation Coils
Operating Manual
© The Magstim Company Limited
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MOP04-EN-03
Discharge noise:
When the magnetic pulse is delivered, a discharge click is produced that may
startle. The use of ear protection is recommended for the operator and adult patients. Ear
protection is mandatory for children.
Seizures:
cortical magnetic stimulation runs the risk of inducing seizures. Magstim concurs with
the advice given in the paper titled “Safety, ethical considerations and application guidelines for
the use of TMS in clinical practice and research” by Rossi et al (2009) in respect to screening
candidates prior to administering TMS.
Environmental Conditions
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The system must not be used or stored under environmental
conditions that fall outside those specified in section 6.3 of this operating manual.
Liquids:
The Magstim 2
nd
Generation Coils must not be immersed in water, placed in an ice
bucket, or refrigerated; not even if first placed in a plastic bag. The coils do not have any
specialised protection against the ingress of liquids; conditions where ingress of liquid, or the
forming of condensation within the coil, can occur must be avoided, as the electrical insulation will
be compromised.