It was reported that the battery of this subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (s-icd) was suspected to be depleting prematurely as the device had reached end of life (eol) status in on (b)(6) 2022.Reportedly, the patient heard the device emitting beeping tones.The timeframe in which the estimated longevity change was observed has not been specified.The patient presented to the clinic and interrogation of the device was not able to be performed.The patient was subsequently admitted to the hospital to wait for the device replacement.The device was explanted and replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.The device is not expected to be returned as it could not be located by the explanting facility.
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