title: [Multiple inappropriate defibrillator shocks due to insulation failure of a Biotronik Linox defibrillator lead with externalized conductor].
abstract: In this article the case of a patient who received a total of 35 inappropriate defibrillator shocks due to insulation failure with externalized conductor of a Biotronik Linox® lead is described. The implanted defibrillator was immediately inactivated and the failed lead was extracted using a laser sheath system.
authors: Zentrum für Herz- und thorakale Gefäßchirurgie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland.
authors: Hamdi
authors: H
authors: Elfarra
authors: Zentrum für Herz- und thorakale Gefäßchirurgie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland.
authors: Rainer
authors: R
authors: Moosdorf
authors: Zentrum für Herz- und thorakale Gefäßchirurgie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland.
authors: Leszek
authors: L
authors: Rybinski
authors: Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und internistische Intensivmedizin, Zentrum für Innere Medizin Kardiologie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35033, Marburg, Deutschland. grimmw@med.uni-marburg.de.
authors: Wolfram
authors: W
authors: Grimm
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020878:Device Removal; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted / Q000009:adverse effects; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma; D017211:Treatment Failure
keywords: Complications; Defibrillator lead; Inappropriate shocks; Insulation failure; Sudden cardiac death