It was reported that the patient presented remotely via merlin.Net.Upon review of the transmission, it was noted that the left ventricular lead exhibited dislodgement, loss of capture and oversensing issue.Fluoroscopy was performed and the left ventricular lead was found to be dislodged.The left ventricular lead was explanted and replaced.The patient was in stable condition throughout the procedure.
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The reported events were dislodgement, failure to capture, and over-sensing.As received, a complete lead was returned in one piece for analysis.The reported events of failure to capture and over-sensing were not confirmed.Electrical testing did not find any indication of conductor fractures or internal shorts.A visual and x-ray inspection found no anomalies, except for procedural damage.
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