F10 health effect, clinical code: code e2402 utilized; appropriate term ¿protrusion¿ is not available.Livanova usa, inc.Submits this report to comply with 21 c.F.R.Part 803, the medical device reporting regulation, based on information that livanova has obtained, but may not have been able to investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.This report does not constitute an admission, or a conclusion by fda or anyone else, that the device, livanova, or livanova's employees caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any "defects¿ or "malfunctions¿.These words are incorporated into the fda 3500a medwatch form by the fda, and livanova objects to their use.
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It was reported that patient is undergoing exploration/mobilization surgery because the vns is prominent on his skin and is causing complications and symptoms per the physician.The physician has responded that the complications experienced from the protrusion was pain, tenderness, prominent hardware.The cause of the protrusion is unknown.The referral for surgery was done to preclude serious injury.No known relevant surgical intervention has occurred to date.No other relevant information has been received to date.
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