Information was received from a patient via a manufacturer representative (rep) regarding a patient who was implanted with a neurostimulator.It was reported that the patient was recharging every 2 days for 1.5 hours as the device would drop to 75%.The patient confirmed that they could achieve all coupling bars when recharging and the device does charge to 100% when they complete it.The patient's settings were noted as the following: l stn, monopolar contact 2, 2.5/90/180 r stn, monopolar contact 2, 4/90/180 the therapy impedances were noted as greater than 1700 ohms, bilaterally.The rechargeable implantable neurostimulator (ins) was rep laced just before easter.There was no known impact or consequence to the patient.No further complications were reported/anticipated.
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