It was reported, that during a device replacement.The right ventricular (rv) lead was difficult to insert into the header of this non boston scientific device.The system presented noisy signals and high impedances within normal limits.A month later the physician decided to remove the device and replace it with a cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d).During this replacement, the rv lead exhibited terminal end damage.And the pin lead was difficult to insert into the header.The physician noted, the proximal sealing ring was damaged, and was able to remove it.Furthermore, the lead was fully inserted into the header without issues.The rv lead remains in service.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.This report reflects information received by fda in the form of a notification per 803.22 (b)(2).
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