It was reported the patient was seen by her physician and high impedance was observed on the vns.The patient was referred for full revision.The vns was programmed off.It was noted the patient had a seizure in (b)(6) 2016 and fell off her toilet and smashed her head on the floor resulting in a laceration.Since that point, the patient had felt a tightening in her throat when the device stimulated.The patient underwent full revision surgery on (b)(6) 2016.The surgeon noted that he identified an area in the lead which was damaged and replaced the lead.The generator was noted to be a prophylactic replacement.
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