The patient reported stimulatiion was lost approximately 2 weeks ago and the charger cannot locate the ipg.Reportedly, a replacement charger was sent to no avail.The patient programmer displays an error message.In addition, space was added between the paddle and ipg due to the patient previously losing 50lbs.The patient further states the ipg started to move around in the pocket.As a result, surgical intervention was decided as the next course of action.Follow-up idenified the ipg was explanted and replaced during surgery on (b)(6) 2016.
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