A lead extraction procedure commenced to remove a right ventricular (rv) and a right atrial (ra) lead due to non function.Spectranetics lead locking devices were inserted into each of the leads to provide traction to aid in extraction.It was reported that the patient had a small effusion prior to the procedure beginning.After the ra lead had been successfully removed, the patient's blood pressure dropped slightly.The case was continued, and the rv lead was also successfully removed and then re-implantation of new leads followed the successful extractions.However, at that time, the effusion showed an increase from the baseline.It was reported that a right atrial perforation had occurred.The physician then decided they needed to perform a pericardiocentesis, and 255cc of blood was removed.The physician felt the blood pressure drop was as a result of invagination.This report is being submitted due to the lld providing traction in the ra lead and traction may have caused or contributed to the event.There was no alleged malfunction of any spectranetics devices in use during the procedure.
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