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It was reported that the patient with this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) and right ventricular (rv) lead was notified by their clinic of an alert associated with the implanted system.Technical services (ts) was consulted; however, it could not be determined whether the alert was related to impedance measurements or signal amplitude measurements.The patient was subsequently evaluated in clinic, where noise was observed on the left ventricular (lv) channel.The local company representative performed troubleshooting to further assess the condition.Additionally, the patient reported that following the initial implant procedure, there had been fluid accumulation around the device and that the leads had perforated; however, no additional details regarding these reported events were available.This device remains in service.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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