The reported event of guidewire could not be removed was confirmed.As received, a complete lead was returned in one piece.Visual and x-ray examination showed that the inner coil at the connector region was offset/bunched up and the guidewire was found bent and was bunched up at the distal tip of the lead consistent with procedural damage.The cause of the reported event was due to the bent and bunched up guidewire at the distal tip consistent with procedural damage.Electrical testing did not find any indication of conductor fractures or internal shorts.
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