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Case Reports
. 2024 Feb;47(2):256-259.
doi: 10.1111/pace.14714. Epub 2023 May 20.

Percutaneous extraction of a Micra AV transcatheter pacing system due to a rare sudden battery failure after 19 months from implantation: A first experience worldwide

Vincenzo Ezio Santobuono  1 , Paolo Basile  1 , Maria Cristina Carella  1   2 , Francesca Pomarico  1 , Stefano Favale  1 , Marco Matteo Ciccone  1 , Andrea Igoren Guaricci  1
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Percutaneous extraction of a Micra AV transcatheter pacing system due to a rare sudden battery failure after 19 months from implantation: A first experience worldwide

Vincenzo Ezio Santobuono et al. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

Introduction: Micra AV Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) represents an innovative second-generation leadless pacemaker which represents an effective alternative to conventional devices in selected cases. Intrinsic malfunctions of these devices are rare, requiring sometimes their retrieval. When performed in experienced centers, this procedure is safe.

Case presentation: We describe a case of sudden battery malfunction of a Micra AV TPS, which required the extraction and the placement of a new pacing system in the right ventricle.

Discussion: This case, which has never been reported, highlights the need to a careful fluoroscopic evaluation and the usefulness of remote monitoring.

Keywords: Micra AV; battery malfunction; cardiac pacing; extraction; fluoroscopy; leadless pacemaker; remote monitoring.

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