A lead extraction procedure commenced to remove a right ventricle (rv), right atrium (ra), and left ventricle lead (lv) due to infection.The physician prepped all leads with spectranetics lead locking devices (llds) and used a spectranetics glidelight laser sheath to aid in the extraction.The ra and rv lead were removed successfully.After the lv lead was removed, transesophageal echocardiogram (tee) confirmed a pericardial effusion and the patient''s blood pressure dropped.Rescue efforts began, including pericardiocentesis.A drain was placed to remove the blood from the pericardial sac, and the patient''s blood pressure improved.A sternotomy followed, and a coronary sinus perforation was discovered and repaired successfully.The patient survived the procedure.This report captures the lld providing traction within the lv lead when the coronary sinus perforation occurred, requiring intervention.There was no alleged malfunction of any spectranetics devices in use during the procedure.
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Other relevant history unk.Device was discarded, thus no investigation could be completed.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.
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