It was reported that the patient passed away on (b)(6) 2013.The death was identified through an obituary search as the patient's device was suspected to be at end-of-service based on battery life expectancy.The patient's device was known to have been programmed off in 2011.Programming history was available up to 2005, and high impedance was present in the patient's device (reported in mfr.Report #1644487-2008-02590).Attempts to the treating physician were unsuccessful, so it is unknown if the patient's device was programmed back on prior to the patient's death.It was reported by the funeral home attendant that the death was thought to have been due to a fall that lead to complications, ultimately causing death.However, the official cause of death was not available.The patient's device was not explanted.No further relevant information has been received to date.
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