We Can Help You Make The Best TMS Device Purchase DecisionBefore we dive into a device-by-device comparison of the top seven TMS device manufacturers, we thought it was important to highlight a few of the key TMS device features that you REALLY need to consider. Cooling System – Be sure to choose a cooling system that best suits your needs. Liquid cooled systems tend be quieter and allow for back-to-back treatment. This doesn’t mean a liquid-cooled system is better overall than the other systems. All devices may have pros and cons which varies from provider to provider depending on a number of variables. Patient Database – It is important to track each patient’s treatment status and record their improvement. No Per Session Cost – A pay-per-use treatment cost can dip into your revenue as much as 40%. Be sure this is the business model you want before diving in. Support and Warranty – Be sure to partner with a TMS manufacturer who stands by their warranty. Do they answer the phone when you call? Can they offer quick repairs to ensure your practice is always up and running without delays in patient care? Ok, now on to the good stuff! |
Apollo TMSApollo TMS therapy system is developed and manufactured in Germany by MAG & More. Apollo is designed to make TMS treatment easy and intuitive to use for the operator and accomplishes this with the HANS (head and neck support) positioning system and touch based Patient Management System. In May 2018, Apollo received FDA clearance for both the 37.5 and 19 minutes treatment of major depressive disorder. |
BrainsWay Deep TMSIn January 2013, the FDA approved Deep TMS (dTMS) therapy developed by BrainsWay, as Israel-based TMS device manufacturer. Brainsway has FDA clearance for depression, OCD, anxious depression, and smoking cessation. The device is also FDA cleared for theta burst stimulation (iTBS). BrainsWay uses a Hesel coil (H-coil). |
Cloud TMSCloudTMS is manufactured by Neurosoft, Ltd. a global leader in the development of TMS devices since 1996 with thousands of TMS machines operated in psychiatric and neurological clinics in the US and around the world. The CloudTMS system has received FDA clearance for the 37.5 and 19 minutes treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in adult patients who have failed to receive satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medication in the current episode. CloudTMS has an installed customer base of over 1500 devices worldwide and received regulatory clearances in more than 25 countries. |
MagstimMagstim is the Brains behind TMS. Magstim pioneered transcranial magnetic stimulation technology over 25 years ago. In 2019, Magstim received FDA clearance for StimGuide, the first TMS navigation-like system developed specifically for the clinical setting. In 2019, Magstim received 510k clearance for the theta burst stimulation (iTBS) 3-minute protocol. In 2018, they received FDA clearance for the Horizon Performance System, a TMS system that features the Energy Recovery System (ERS). The proprietary ERS software helps to enable a consistent stimulation throughout a treatment with no pulse decay. The Magstim Horizon TMS system is cleared for the 3-minute, 19-minute and 37.5 minute protocols. Magstim received its initial FDA 510 (k) clearance to market the Rapid2 Therapy System in 2015. MagStim uses an air-cooling system which facilitates cooling of the coil, but the air-cooled system can be quite loud. |
MagVenture TMS TherapyMagVenture is a Denmark-based TMS device manufacturer and is a pioneer of TMS in Europe. The company sold their first TMS system to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 1992, where Dr. Mark George (the godfather of TMS) practices and teaches. MagVenture has a long-standing legacy within the neuroscience community, providing TMS solutions to researchers since 1992. |
NeuroStar TMS DeviceNeuronetics, Inc., established in 2003, was the first TMS device manufacturer to receive FDA clearance with their NeuroStar system for the treatment of depression in 2008. For some time, Neuronetics was able to dominate the market, as they had no competition. It is important to know that Neuronetics did not invent TMS therapy, as it was initially developed in Europe. |
NexStim TMSNexstim is an innovative TMS device manufacturer based in Finland. To personalize TMS for the treatment of MDD, NexStim developed SmartFocus™ technology. The Nexstim® NBT System 2 allows the physician to define the TMS target from a patient’s MRI scan and have visual confirmation that therapy is always on-target. SmartFocus™ uniquely allows the physician to personalize the TMS target and dose—and uniquely ensures that repeat TMS treatments are targeted to the prefrontal cortex with precision. |
TMS Therapy Systems Not Yet FDA-Approved
Magnus Medical is creating the next generation of neuromodulation technology to improve quality of life rapidly and effectively. The FDA has awarded Breakthrough Device Designation to Magnus Medical’s non-invasive technology to rapidly treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults who have not responded to antidepressant medication.
Use the Below TMS Therapy Comparison Chart to Help Navigate Your Decision
*Note, this table works best on desktop or laptop screens - not mobile devices!
CloudTMS | Magstim | MagVenture | Apollo | Nexstim | Brainsway | NeuroStar | |
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Per Session Fee | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES |
FDA-Cleared | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Coil Type | Angle Fig. 8 | Flat Fig. 8 | Angle Fig. 8 | Flat Fig. 8 | Flat Fig. 8 | H-Coil | Curved |
Cooling System | Liquid | Air | Liquid | Liquid | Optional | Air | Air |
Patient Software | Included | Included | Available | Included | Included | Available | Included |
EMG Compatible | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES | NO | NO |
Neuronavigation | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible | NO | Compatible | NO | NO |
Chair Included | Sold Separately | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
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