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Information was received from a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins).The patient met with the rep and reported they had lost weight over the last year and it was now tender over the battery area.Connection checked showed all green and impedances were normal except for electrode 15 at 33,030 showing there were low impedances/short.Patient also reported no pain relief in neck.Diary showed stimulation was not on for the last month, but patient reported they never got pain relief in their neck.It was reported the patient was getting stim in the incorrect location.Patient was reprogrammed and was not able to perceive stimulation over neck and shoulders.Patient had painful bilateral arms/fingers, covered with programming.A return of pain and pain at the ins site was reported.The cause is unknown and the issue is ongoing.
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