This ra lead was implanted on (b)(6) 2013 and remains implanted at this time.A call to technical services placed on (b)(6) 2013 states that there was too much slack with the atrial lead which caused it to prolapse in the valve which produced superior vena cava syndrome.The lead electrically was performing well.The patient was symptomatic, so they removed about 1-2 cm of slack by pulling the lead back a bit.This was done at (b)(6) hospital by dr.(b)(6).They closed the pocket up and sent the patient home.No other information is provided.This report reflects information received by fda in the form of a notification per 803.22 (b)(2).
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