Information was received from the consumer regarding a patient with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for fecal incontinence and gastrointestinal/pelvic floor.It was reported that the patient was injured in the area of the implant (implant site), and it became "big, inflamed, and [was] still not feeling good." it was noted the patient's clothes around it would cause pressure, and she would like it removed.It was noted that the event occurred (b)(6) 2015.Additional information received from the patient on nov.14, 2018 reported that the implantable neurostimulator (ins) felt tender and irritating when touched by clothes.It was noted that it was implanted close to the skin.About a year after implant (¿sometime within/by the end of 2014¿), the current physician performed a revision when the ins was placed deeper.There were no further complications reported or anticipated.
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