It was reported that the vns patient was admitted to the hospital due to status epilepticus.The patient had previously been seizure free.At the hospital, the patient¿s device showed high impedance.The output current was decreased but the high impedance did not resolve.The patient¿s device was subsequently disabled.X-rays were provided to the manufacturer for review.The lead connector pin could not be confirmed to be fully inserted into the generator connector block.The patient underwent surgery on 07/11/2014.The surgeon was able to disconnect the lead pin from the connector block without loosening the setscrew.The surgeon re-inserted the lead pin into the connector block and the high impedance resolved (impedance value - 2453 ohms).The surgeon elected to replace the patient¿s generator during the procedure.The explanted generator has not been returned to date.
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