Extraction of a 5-year-old leadless pacemaker using a competing manufacturer’s removal tool
Thomas Callahan, Bruce L. Wilkoff
Abstract
Key Teaching Points•Leadless cardiac pacemaker volumes are expanding and may continue to grow as capabilities grow. With expanding implant volumes, more of these devices may require extraction.•Little is known about the safety and feasibility of extraction of the Micra LCP with dwell times greater than 1 year.•Currently available extraction tools are limited, but use of tools across competing manufacturers, where able, may help expand options. •Leadless cardiac pacemaker volumes are expanding and may continue to grow as capabilities grow. With expanding implant volumes, more of these devices may require extraction.•Little is known about the safety and feasibility of extraction of the Micra LCP with dwell times greater than 1 year.•Currently available extraction tools are limited, but use of tools across competing manufacturers, where able, may help expand options.