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It was reported that, when attempting to check this device prior to a surgery, the programmer had a message indicating an incompatible device was detected.The patient stated he had heard beeping.The product has not been checked for a long time.The implant was over ten years ago.Technical services reviewed the information and discussed that the software version needed to be upgraded.Also, the device may be at end-of-life.Technical services advised that a magnet should be placed over the device for the surgery procedure.There were no adverse patient effects.The device remains implanted.
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