TY - JOUR
T1 - Repositioning a dislodged new lumenless pacing lead
T2 - A simple tool and technique
AU - Karpawich, Peter P.
AU - Webster, Paul
AU - Goodman, Elizabeth
AU - Forbes, Thomas
PY - 2008/3
Y1 - 2008/3
N2 - The SelectSecure™ catheter delivery system and active fixation 4.1 French diameter Model 3830 pacing lead (Medtronic, Inc, Minneapolis, MN, USA) has the advantage of permitting precise implant at nearly any desired location due to catheter maneuverability. However, as the lead lacks an internal stylet lumen, it is intrinsically floppy and any repositioning after the delivery catheter is removed is nearly impossible, necessitating lead extraction and a repeat of the implant process. At present, there are no commercially available tools to precisely reposition this lead. This report presents a simplified approach to reimplant a dislodged Model 3830 lead using currently available materials to create an effective maneuverable and removable encircling snare.
AB - The SelectSecure™ catheter delivery system and active fixation 4.1 French diameter Model 3830 pacing lead (Medtronic, Inc, Minneapolis, MN, USA) has the advantage of permitting precise implant at nearly any desired location due to catheter maneuverability. However, as the lead lacks an internal stylet lumen, it is intrinsically floppy and any repositioning after the delivery catheter is removed is nearly impossible, necessitating lead extraction and a repeat of the implant process. At present, there are no commercially available tools to precisely reposition this lead. This report presents a simplified approach to reimplant a dislodged Model 3830 lead using currently available materials to create an effective maneuverable and removable encircling snare.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=40149101138&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.00998.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.00998.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 18307633
AN - SCOPUS:40149101138
SN - 0147-8389
VL - 31
SP - 354
EP - 357
JO - Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
JF - Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
IS - 3
ER -