A lead extraction procedure commenced to remove 4 leads: right atrial (ra) and capped right ventricular (rv) leads, implanted in (b)(6) 2020, and a left ventricular (lv) and active rv lead, implanted (b)(6) 2015, due to lead malfunction.The patient had extensive comorbidities.The physician was able to successfully remove the capped and active rv leads and the lv lead.While working to remove the ra lead, a spectranetics 14f glidelight laser sheath and lead locking device(lld) were in use.While the glidelight device was lasing in the ra, the ra lead popped loose with the patient''s blood pressure then dropping.An effusion was noted on tee.Rescue efforts began immediately, including rescue balloon, but the blood pressure continued to drop.The effusion was noted to be increasing; sternotomy revealed a small tear in the right atrial appendage.The repair of the injury was successful and patient survived the procedure.The philips representative who was present at the case stated that post procedure, the patient''s condition declined and on (b)(6) 2020, the manufacturer was informed that the patient had died on (b)(6) 2020.This report is being submitted due to the lld being the traction platform within the ra lead during the procedure.
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