It was reported that the morning following a spinal cord stimulator paddle lead implant procedure, the patient experienced bilateral lower extremity paralysis yet had some feeling in the legs.A magnetic resonance image mri was needed, however, the device needed to be explanted prior to imaging per the instructions for use, ifu.The physician assessed it would be safest to remove the paddle lead in case there was swelling or fluid accumulation in the epidural space causing compression of the spinal cord.Therefore, the patient underwent a system explant procedure and obtained the mri.The post-explant mri displayed an epidural hematoma from the t6 to the t11 vertebrae.The patient was intubated and on a ventilator.There were plans to extubate the patient and place on palliative care, however, no further information has been obtained regarding the patient status despite three good faith effort attempts.The lead was easily inserted during the implant procedure and there were no procedural complications noted at time of implant nor explant.The paddle lead will not be returned as it was retained by the medical facility.
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