It was reported that the physician that the patient had high impedance, and that the physician believed that the generator was prematurely depleting.The physician had originally attributed the high impedance to the patient's falls.The battery had been implanted for two years and was showing intensified follow up indicator.Data was reviewed for the generator, and the generator had high impedance for over a year.The patient¿s generator had been left on at high settings.A battery life calculation was made using the patient's settings and impedance confirmed the battery depletion was expected.Surgery is likely but has not occurred to date.No additional information has been received.
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