This was a left-sided lead extraction to remove one bsc dual coil icd lead (model # 0185, implanted 75 months) due to malfunction.The lead was prepped with an lld #2.A 14f glidelight laser sheath was opened and used for about 35 seconds of lase time.It was then decided to upsize to a 16f glidelight which was used for 145 seconds with successful removal of the icd lead.Within 30 seconds of lead removal, the patient became hypotensive.Tte showed a small pericardial effusion not present prior to the procedure (location of injury was the rv apex).The extractor used a pericardiocentesis kit to remove ~200-250 cc of blood.The patient was stabilized and monitored by the ep physician, staff, rn team, cv surgeon, and anesthesia.The patient was sent to recovery.Six days later, on (b)(6) 2015, the patient expired due to complications with anesthesia.This event is being reported with the lld as the suspect device as it was the traction platform being used to pull the lead free from the myocardium.
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