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It was reported that during an upgrade procedure, the physician was unable to remove the stylet from the left ventricular (lv) lead while attempting to implant it.The lead was removed and replaced with another lead.During placement of the replacement lv lead, the physician was unable to advance the lead.An echocardiogram and contrast were performed, and cardiac perforation and pericardial effusion were identified and associated with both leads.Both leads were removed, and a port plug was placed in the lv port of the device.The patient was discharged following the surgery.
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