X-rays were taken after the high impedance condition was observed but no obvious anomalies were identified by the providers.The patient underwent full system revision on (b)(6) 2016.Pre-operative diagnostics indicated ok communication, low output current, high lead impedance, >=10,000 ohms, ifi - no.No abnormalities were seen in the main body of the lead however the surgeon identified an area near the bifurcation that appears to be kinked/fractured.The lead was cut at that point and a new lead was implanted with the electrodes being placed below the original electrodes.The generator was replaced prophylactically.The newly implanted system was tested and all measurements were within normal limits.The explanted products were explanted per hospital policy.
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