Information was received from a manufacturer representative regarding a patient with an implantable neurostimulator (ins).It was reported that the lead was placed and the surgeon went to secure it with a clip applier, as indicated by protocol, and the clip applier cut the blue polypropylene suture attached to the ski needle.The surgeon removed the lead and replaced it with a new lead without issue.The procedure went well and the patient was doing fine.The issue was resolved at the time of the report.No further complications were reported/anticipated.
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