It was reported that system diagnostics run on the patient's vns device returned high impedance immediately after suturing the incisions of the implant surgery.X-rays were taken and review by the healthcare professionals determined that the lead-pin was not fully inserted into the generator's connector block.X-rays review by the manufacturer found that the generator was in the upper left chest in a normal placement.The filter feed-through wires appeared to be intact.The lead connector-pin was not fully inserted into the generator connector block.The electrodes appeared to be placed in normal arrangement.There was lead behind the generator.No lead breaks or sharp bends were found in the visible parts.The lead wires appeared to be intact at the connector pin.It was reported that the patient underwent surgical intervention one day after the implant for lead-pin re-insertion.Once completed, the impedance of the vns system was found to be normal.No device was explanted.
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