It was reported that a patient was having generator replacement surgery, and low impedance was noted at the time of replacement on both the old and new generators.The pin was re-inserted, and diagnostics were performed with the same results.Heart rate detection was verified to have a good detection at sensitivity 1.The surgeon decided not to replace the lead since the previous impedance was dcdc = 0.The patient's device was programmed per the physician's orders.The patient did feel stimulation prior to surgery.The device history record of the lead was reviewed, and the lead passed all functional specifications prior to release.Revision surgery has not occurred to date.
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