It was reported that the vns patient presented with drainage at the generator site and inflammation at the neck incision site.The patient was subsequently given antibiotics.Follow-up revealed that the infection-like symptoms were reported by the physician to be superficial, isolated to the patient¿s skin, and not related to the implanted devices.Patient manipulation or trauma is not believed to have caused or contributed to the event.Additional information was received stating that the vns patient went to the hospital as his neck incision site had opened and exposed the patient¿s lead.Attempts for additional relevant information have been unsuccessful to date.
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