Information was received from a manufacture representative (rep) regarding a patient who was implanted with an implantable neuro stimulator (ins) it was reported that the first three leads were fine, it was the fourth that was the issue.Rep stated that they implanted the lead, tested it, and 3 and 1 contact would not read, saying there was a fault between 3 and 1.Took twist lock off and put another twist lock on.Tested the lead and the issue was still present.Used alligator clips to test the lead, issue still present.Explanted lead and put in a new one.Tested with 2nd twist lock.3 and 0 did not work shifted twist lock cable(took it off, unplugged from external neurostimulator stimulator -ens, plugged it back into to ens, and the fault resolved itself.) rep stated these are both out of box failures.The rep noted this is the second time this has happened and confirmed it was documented by a different a rep.No symptoms were reported.No further patient complications were reported/ anticipated as a result of this event.
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