Generator exchange is associated with an increased rate of Sprint Fidelis lead failure

Background The Medtronic Sprint Fidelis defibrillator lead is at an increased risk for failure and was recalled in October 2007. Approximately 268,000 leads were implanted, and more than 100,000 patients still have active Fidelis leads. A number of studies have examined the rate and clinical predict...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Heart rhythm 2012-10, Vol.9 (10), p.1615-1618
Hauptverfasser:	Lovelock, Joshua D., MD, Patel, Ayesha, BS, Mengistu, Andenet, MD, Hoskins, Michael, MD, El-Chami, Mikhael, MD, Lloyd, Michael S., MD, FHRS, Leon, Angel, MD, FHRS, DeLurgio, David, MD, FHRS, Langberg, Jonathan J., MD
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Arrhythmias, Cardiac - mortality Arrhythmias, Cardiac - therapy Cardiovascular Chi-Square Distribution Defibrillators, Implantable - adverse effects Equipment Design Equipment Failure Analysis Fidelis Lead Generator exchange Humans Lead failure Proportional Hazards Models Sprint Fidelis Survival Rate Time Factors
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