510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNexstim Navigated Brain Therapy (NBT) System 2
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nexstim Plc · OBP Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator
Cleared on Mar 22, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K173620 (Tonica Elektronik A/S, 2018) and 1 other predicate after a 176-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 2008. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 22, 2019
- Review
- 176 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OBP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to DEN070003 (2008). 14 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backDEN070003 Neurostar TMS SystemNeuronetics · 2008
- 7 generations backK083538 Neurostar TMS Therapy System, Model 1.1Neuronetics · 2008 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK130233 Neurostar TMS Therapy SystemNeuronetics · 2013
- 5 generations backK133408 Neurostar TMS Therapy SystemNeuronetics · 2014
- 4 generations backK143531 Rapid Therapy SystemMagstim Company Limited · 2015 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK160309 Neurosoft TMSTeleemg, LLC · 2016
- 2 generations backK171967 MagVita TMS Therapy SystemTonica Elektronik A/S · 2017
- 1 generation backK173620 Mag Vita TMS Therapy System w/Theta Burst StimulationTonica Elektronik A/S · 2018
- This deviceK182700 Nexstim Navigated Brain Therapy (NBT) System 2Nexstim Plc · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK220177 Magnus Neuromodulation System (MNS) with SAINT Technology, Model…Magnus Medical, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK260189 MagVenture Accelerated TMS (aTMS) Therapy SystemTonica Elektronik A/S · 2026
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK251449 BrainsWay Deep TMS SystemBrainsway, Ltd. · 2025
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K220177Magnus Neuromodulation System (MNS) with SAINT Technology, Model Number 1001KMagnus Medical, Inc. · 2022 · cites it directly2descendants
- K260189MagVenture Accelerated TMS (aTMS) Therapy SystemTonica Elektronik A/S · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K251449BrainsWay Deep TMS SystemBrainsway, Ltd. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | DEN070003 | Neurostar TMS System | Neuronetics | 2008 | — |
| −7 | K083538 | Neurostar TMS Therapy System, Model 1.1 | Neuronetics | 2008 | 1 |
| −6 | K130233 | Neurostar TMS Therapy System | Neuronetics | 2013 | — |
| −5 | K133408 | Neurostar TMS Therapy System | Neuronetics | 2014 | — |
| −4 | K143531 | Rapid Therapy System | Magstim Company Limited | 2015 | 3 |
| −3 | K160309 | Neurosoft TMS | Teleemg, LLC | 2016 | — |
| −2 | K171967 | MagVita TMS Therapy System | Tonica Elektronik A/S | 2017 | — |
| −1 | K173620 | Mag Vita TMS Therapy System w/Theta Burst Stimulation | Tonica Elektronik A/S | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K182700 | Nexstim Navigated Brain Therapy (NBT) System 2 | Nexstim Plc | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K220177 | Magnus Neuromodulation System (MNS) with SAINT Technology, Model Number 1001K | Magnus Medical, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K260189 | MagVenture Accelerated TMS (aTMS) Therapy System | Tonica Elektronik A/S | 2026 | — |
| +2 | K251449 | BrainsWay Deep TMS System | Brainsway, Ltd. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in OBP? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new OBP device
- #1 K251119 MagVenture TMS Therapy Systemscore 21.8 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K173620 | Mag Vita TMS Therapy System w/Theta Burst StimulationSummary page 4…Predicate Predicate Equivalent Devices: Device 510(k) Number Manufacturer / Model Nexstim Navigated K173620 Tonica Electronik A/S / Mag Brain Therapy Vita TMS Therapy System… | 2018 |
| * | K171902 | Nexstim Navigated Brain Therapy (NBT) System 2Summary page 5…Page 1 of 11 510(k) Summary provided in accordance with 21 CFR §807.92(c) K171902 Nexstim, Plc / Nexstim NBT® System 2… | 2017 |
| † | K171481 | MagVita TMS Therapy System | 2017 |
| † | K160703 | NeuroStar TMS Therapy System | 2016 |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K220177 | Magnus Neuromodulation System (MNS) with SAINT Technology, Model Number 1001K | 2022 | 2 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 11 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 2 of the 14 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K220177 (Magnus Medical, Inc., 2022) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K173620.
How does its category compare?
All OBP devicesOBP Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OBP
12in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OBP
125in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OBP
1in 2018
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OBP
81in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OBP, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 | 101 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 | 73 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 144 | 1 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 | 156 | 0 | 12 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | 5 | 132 | 0 | 15 |
| 2022 | 6 | 168 | 0 | 59 |
| 2023 | 7 | 119 | 0 | 43 |
| 2024 | 5 | 266 | 0 | 50 |
| 2025 | 12 | 125 | 0 | 81 |
| 2026 | 8 | 176 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Nexstim Navigated Brain Therapy (NBT®) System 2 is indicated for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in adult patients who have failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medication in the current episode.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K182700 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K182700: Nexstim Navigated Brain Therapy (NBT) System 2.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K182700
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026