title: Management of distal electrode detachment during lead extraction.
abstract: A telectronics 330-801 atrial active fixation lead with multiple J retention wire fractures was extracted. Separation of the distal electrode occurred due to antecedent inner conductor fracture between the endocardial electrode pair. Techniques for removal of the free distal electrode are described, including use of biopsy forceps and a snare.
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Hahnemann Division, MCP/Hahnemann School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102, USA.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Kutalek
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Pace
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kussmaul
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*