Information was received from a consumer via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient with an implantable neurostimulator (ins).It was reported the stimulation was turning on and off.The patient had a fall a couple of weeks ago.Twice since the fall, the stimulation had turned off and the patient felt dizzy for a couple of seconds.The caller confirmed the patient did not check to see what the programmer showed on or off but just pressed the stimulation button.The caller reviewed impedances which initially showed 600s - 1000s but the caller was going to retake with different positions, pressure and check all contacts.X-rays and programming was reviewed around any contacts that were compromised.It was noted the caller would continue meeting with the patient.
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