Table 1

Background information on the patients and leads extracted by the laser sheath and results for lasing time, fluoroscopy time, and total procedure time

CaseSex/ageReason for explantLead typeTime lead implanted (months)Lasing time (s)Fluoroscopy time (min)Lab time (min)
1M/74Lead malfunctionA5613527210
V56148
2M/37SVC obstructionV1-150 4213960170
V188250
3M/60SC obstructionA9971344160
Lead malfunctionV99138
4M/66Chronic draining sinusA3657755190
V36319
5M/71Lead malfunctionICD SVC2413434205
ICD V24237
6F/76Chronic draining sinusA2315049325
V2320
V60297
V83150
7M/77Chronic draining sinusV1313153090
8M/34PainA609022180
V60185
  • 1-150 Active fixation.

  • A, atrial lead; ICD, implantable cardioverter defibrillator lead; Lab, laboratory; SC, subclavian vein; SVC, superior vena cava; V, ventricular lead.