Information was received from a consumer regarding a patient with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for gastrointestinal/pelvic floor issues.It was reported that the patient¿s gastroparesis was ¿really bad right now¿ and the patient did not have the physical strength to drive 2 hours to their healthcare provider (hcp).It was noted that the patient was in a really bad auto accident on (b)(6) where the airbag in their car did not deploy, so the patient hit their abdomen on the steering wheel and the force of impact caused ¿severe abdominal trauma¿ according to the implanting hcp.Since the accident, the patient¿s condition ¿went downhill¿.It was noted that the patient was severely anorexic and may get a feeding tube, and thought that if they got a feeding tube and their stomach ¿gets left alone for some time to heal, the nerves could get better¿ and the patient could drink a liquid diet rather than gatorade.It was reported that the patient was happy with the therapy and that the therapy ¿cut down on the amount of vomiting¿ the patient had to do.The patient inquired about a manufacturer representative coming to the patient¿s location to shut the ins off for tests and turn it back on following the tests, and the patient was redirected to follow up with their hcp and that the hcp could page a manufacturer representative to assist with the patient¿s device.No further complications were reported/anticipated.
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