When ipod plugged into computer it shows someone elses name

My brother plugged his ipod into my computer to charge it and now everytime I plug in my ipod it only shows his name and info on my computer and not my own. I can't change it or undo it. What can I do?

On my computer it shows up as my brothers ipod, but on itunes it shows up as me. I tried logging out of the store and relogging back it but it does nothing.
If I was to access it on my computer thru "my comp" and not itunes it shows my brothers ipod now (even if he's not plugged into my laptop)

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