It was reported that the battery of this pacemaker was suspect as the longevity showed eleven months to explant despite the pacemaker being recently implanted.High out-of-range impedance measurements were also recorded on the pacemaker prior to implant.Technical services (ts) was contacted, and ts discussed that it appeared the device was out of storage mode prior to implant.The physician also noted high thresholds and attributed them to scarring around the tip of the lead.The pacemaker system remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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