The leads were explanted due to heart transplantation.The intention was to recanalize the stenotic veins, however, since the leads had been removed during the heart transplant procedure, there was no "rail" available to aid in crossing the stenosis with a wire.Recanalization of the veins was not possible.Concomitant medical products: exact device model number was not provided.Medtronic was made aware of this event through a search of literature publications.It was not possible to ascertain specific device information from the literature publication or to match the event with previously reported events.This event occurred outside the us.All information provided is included in this report.Patient information is limited due to confidentiality concerns.Without a lot number or device serial number, the manufacturing date cannot be determined.Since no device id was provided, it is unknown if this event has been previously reported.A request for additional information was made and no further information was made available.If new information is later received, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.Referenced article: transvenous lead extraction after heart transplantation: how to avoid abandoned lead fragments.Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology.2020; 31:854-859.Doi: 10.1111/jce.14393.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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