Retrieval of an infected leadless pacemaker
Kristin Ellison, Aaron Hesselson, Karam Ayoub, Steve Leung, John C. Gurley
Abstract
Leadless pacing systems are a viable alternative when extraction of an infected conventional pacing system is required. Leadless pacemakers have also shown resistance to infection even when inserted at the time of or shortly after conventional system extraction.1,2 Our case documents the rare occurrence of Micra Transcatheter Pacemaker System (Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN) infection in a patient with chronic recurrent transvenous device infection and the successful retrieval of this infected device 4 months after implantation.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePermanent pacemakerCardiologyInternal medicineSurgeryCardiac pacing and defibrillation studiesNeurological disorders and treatmentsCardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments