It was reported that during the implant attempt, the left ventricular (lv) lead insulation was damaged when the guide catheter pierced through side of the lead near the distal electrode.There was no pacing in all polarities even at high voltage which seemed unusual.Upon extracting, the lead and catheter would not move.The implanter managed to extract the lead after five minutes of appropriate manipulation.A new lead was implanted instead.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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