A report was received indicating that a patient's lead site incision had opened up and the implanted lead was exposed.Surgery to repair the incision was scheduled.Follow up with the provider indicated that on (b)(6) 2016 the provider successfully repaired the incision wound opening and was able to leave the implanted system intact; no devices were removed, explanted, or replaced.The patient has not returned for follow-up but the provider indicated they believe the patient is healing fine.The provider indicated the patient was seen in (b)(6) 2016 and there were no issues at that time.The cause of the lead extrusion is unknown per the provider.
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