(b)(4).Initial implant for this patient, system consists of - rns (located in the right parietal region) and 3 strip leads, port1, cl-325, sn (b)(4), right front interhemispheric.Port 2, cl-325, sn (b)(4), right parietal sensor, not connected, cl-325, sn (b)(4) right frontal motor.
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System explanted to treat infection.On (b)(6) 2017 the patient presented to the emergency department with an increasing headache.A head ct was performed and found to be within normal limits.The patient returned to er on (b)(6) 2017 with a fever and purulent discharge from the incision site.Patient stated he had been experiencing fevers for the past 3 days.He also reported that he had noticed drainage from the incision site starting the evening of (b)(6), worsening headaches and 2 days of weakness in his left upper extremity.Head ct showed fluid collection under right scalp with a fistula going to surface of scalp.Patient was taken to or on the same day for right frontal parietal washout with removal of bone flap and neuropace neurostimulator and leads.At the time of the event, the neurostimulator was programmed for detection only.The patient was sent home with an infusion of iv antibiotics via picc line.
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