It was reported that the patient was unable to initiate therapy.There was no report of patient harm or injury.The clinical specialist troubleshot the issue and confirmed that the left lead had a progression of the out-of-range/ high impedance failure.The device was reprogrammed to deliver unilateral stimulation while waiting for revision surgery to be scheduled.On the day of surgery, initial imaging of the left lead showed a complete conductor fracture proximal to electrode 4.Reportedly, during the surgery, significant fibrosis was noted, and considerable dissection was needed to free the leads.During extraction of the left lead, the left lead broke, and all four electrodes of the left lead remained inside the patient.According to the surgeon, the electrodes were too deep to recover.Therefore, all four electrodes of the left lead were left inside the patient.Unrelated to the out-of-range issue, it was reported that the surgeon decided to replace the right lead due to a noticeable kink and was concerned about its long-term viability.One electrode from the right lead was also left inside the patient.The patient reportedly has a relatively high body mass index ( bmi), and all attempted extractions, and placement of the leads was difficult and challenging due to fibrosis.Two new leads were successfully implanted.
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