Magstim Rapid Therapy System: Missing User Manuals Risk
Magstim recalls 4800-0:0T Rapid Therapy System units due to missing user manuals. This could affect safe use of the device for treating depression.
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Users manuals not supplied with 4800-00T US Rapid Therapy System
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What happened, in plain English
Magstim is recalling a specific model of Rapid Therapy System for depression treatment because user manuals are missing. Without instructions, users might not operate the device safely. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/72935-magstim-rapid-therapy-system-missing-user-manuals-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/72935-magstim-rapid-therapy-system-missing-user-manuals-risk · Updated September 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1352-2018
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“Magstim Rapid Therapy System: Missing User Manuals Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72935-magstim-rapid-therapy-system-missing-user-manuals-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1352-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1352-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The device requires detailed instructions for safe use. Without user manuals, users may not operate it correctly, potentially leading to unsafe use. However, the hazard is not described as causing serious injury in normal use.
Who’s affected
Adult patients using this device for depression treatment who received the 4800-00T model without user manuals. Those who have the device but don't know it's affected are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your device has the model number 4800-00T. The product includes Rapid Mainframe, Rapid Single Power Supply Unit, Rapid User Interface, and Air Film Coil. It was sold for treating depression in adults.
- Brand
Magstim- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check for User Manuals
Look for the user manual with the device. If missing, contact Magstim for instructions.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 12 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AR, CA, GA, KS, MA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NW, NY, TX and Hawaii” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arkansas, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4.7 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1352-2018 (September 28, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1352-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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