Analysis of the received lead was completed.The electrodes were not returned for analysis and therefore a complete evaluation could not be performed on the entire lead product.The abraded openings found on the outer silicone tubing, most likely provided the leakage path for the dried remnants of what appeared to have once been body fluids inside the outer silicone tubing.What appeared to be white deposits were observed in various locations.Energy dispersion spectroscopy (provides chemical or element identity/composition analysis) was performed on the deposit observed on the unmarked connector boot and identified the deposit as containing silicon, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium and calcium.The condition of the returned lead portion is consistent with conditions that typically exist following an explant procedure.No obvious anomalies were noted.The set screw marks found on the lead connector pins provide evidence that, at one point in time, a good mechanical and electrical connection was present.Continuity checks of the returned lead portion were performed, during the visual analysis, with no discontinuities identified.Based on the findings in the lab, there is no evidence to suggest an anomaly with the returned portion of the device.
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