Information was received from a consumer regarding a patient with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for gastric stimulation and gastrointestinal/pelvic floor issues.It was reported that starting last week, the patient was feeling more sick and was throwing up more lately; the patient would like to check the implant to make sure the implant was still working.No further complications were reported/anticipated.Additional information was received from a consumer.It was reported that the patient¿s vomiting or diarrhea had been getting worse.The patient had been hospitalized for 3 days lately because of excessive vomiting, either from a stomach virus, or the patient¿s implantable neurostimulator (ins) was no longer working, or the patient needed an adjustment.It was noted the patient was disabled.No further complications were reported/anticipated.
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