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It was reported that the patient with this implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd) stated the device was not functioning and had never been set up, describing the device as operating only as a defibrillator.The patient added that there had been an expectation that the device would help manage atrial fibrillation, which was not the case.Technical services (ts) referred the patient to a physician for further evaluation.To date, this icd remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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