A lead extraction procedure commenced to remove two leads: a right ventricular (rv) lead and a right atrial (ra) lead due to non function.It was reported that the ra lead was removed successfully.When attempting to remove the rv lead with use of a spectranetics glidelight laser sheath and a spectranetics lead locking device (lld) as traction for the lead, it was noted that an adverse event occurred.Rescue efforts began immediately, including sternotomy.A tear in the right atrium was discovered.The surgical repair was successful and the patient survived the procedure.It was thought that the back and forth motion of the traction on the rv lead caused the injury in the right atrium.
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