Operative notes reported that the patient had a generator and lead replacement surgery performed on (b)(6) 2013 due to battery near end of life and a lead fracture.The notes stated that there was increased impedance.During surgery, the new generator was connected to the existing lead; however, the impedance remained high.Dense scar tissue was also noted during the surgery and as a result the electrodes could not be removed.The explant hospital does not return explanted products.No additional relevant information has been received to date.
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