Patient presented for low battery generator replacement.The generator was unable to be interrogated due to the depleted battery.After the generator was replaced low impedance was observed on the replacement generator upon interrogation.The surgeon then proceeded with replacing the lead.It was noted that the generator site was irrigated and that it was ensured that the pin was properly inserted multiple times and the low impedance did not resolve.During lead revision, it was noted that the lead was cracked and that there was fluid inside of the lead.The explanted product has not been received by product analysis.No other relevant information has been received to date.
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