It was reported that when the patient¿s implantable neurostimulator (ins) was replaced, they could feel it zap them.The patient was semi-conscious when the batteries were replaced.The patient stated that it seemed ¿like the wire would catch it or go through the ins.¿ the patient clarified it was not a real zapping, but it was like when they ins was adjusted and they felt the difference in settings.The patient wondered if they damaged their brain already.The patient needed surgery for skin cancer of their nose and they thought they may have to need cauterization and they were worried about not being able to get the ins back on if it was turned off.If the patient was not able to turn the ins back on they had ¿full blown parkinson.¿ the deep brain stimulation worked will for the patient and they did not want to go without it.No interventions or outcome were reported regarding this event.Further follow-up is being conducted to obtain this information.If additional information is received, a follow up report will be sent.
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Product id 64002, lot# n321934, implanted: 2012 (b)(6); product type adapter product id 3387-40, lot# j0454428v, implanted: 2004 (b)(6); product type lead product id 3387-40, lot# j0454516v, implanted: 2004 (b)(6); product type lead product id 37642, serial# (b)(4); product type programmer, patient product id 748240, serial# (b)(4), implanted: 2004 (b)(6); product type extension product id 748240, serial# (b)(4), implanted: 2004 (b)(6); product type extension.(b)(4).
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