The reported event of material integrity problem was confirmed.As received, a complete lead was returned in two pieces.Visual examination found multiple insulation abrasions the first one breaching the ring electrode lumen, the second one breaching the inner coil lumen exposing the inner coil consistent with friction to the device can, the third one breaching the ring electrode lumen consistent with friction to another device or feature of patient¿s anatomy, the fourth one was an internal abrasion breaching the ring electrode lumen the etfe coating was intact in these abraded regions.The cause of the reported events was isolated to the abrasions found.
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