It was reported by the patient that they had pain from the spinal pak.The patient described the pain as sometimes a 10 and sometimes an 8 immediately following surgery, from the lumbar through to her buttocks.The patient stated that the pain is below the surface of the skin.The patient began spinal pak treatments and muscle spasms began.Zimvie customer service discussed discontinuing treatments until she feels comfortable, and she speaks with her doctor.The patient spoke with her physical therapist, and who told her to contact her surgeon.The patient has been taking pain medications and muscle relaxers.It was later reported by the patient that she stopped using the unit for 24 hours, did one hour of treatment on sunday, and has been upping her treatment time since then with no pain.The patient did not speak to her doctor but will be seeing them on friday.The patient was not sent a replacement product.The product is not expected to be returned.No further consequences have been reported.
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