Snare Removal of a Telectronics Accufix Atrial J Retention Wire Margaret A. Lloyd, M.D., David L. Hayes, M.D., Anthony W. Stanson, M.D., David R. Holmes, M.D. Mayo Clinic Proceedings Volume 70, Issue 4, Pages 376-379 (April 1995) DOI: 10.4065/70.4.376 Copyright © 1995 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Digital fluoroscopy, showing right anterior oblique view of atrial lead. Retention wire is fractured near proximal ring electrode and almost totally extruded through insulation (arrow). Mayo Clinic Proceedings 1995 70, 376-379DOI: (10.4065/70.4.376) Copyright © 1995 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 A, Atrial pacemaker lead with extruded retention wire (arrow). B, Initial capture (arrow) of retention wire by snare (arrowhead) C, Retrieval snare (arrow) has captured retention wire and is being withdrawn from right atrium. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 1995 70, 376-379DOI: (10.4065/70.4.376) Copyright © 1995 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 Normal retention wire (top) and retention wire after retrieval from atrial lead (bottom). Mayo Clinic Proceedings 1995 70, 376-379DOI: (10.4065/70.4.376) Copyright © 1995 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions
Fig. 4 Digital fluoroscopy, showing right anterior oblique view of atrial lead. Extruded retention wire has been removed and is no longer visible. A small fragment of distal retention wire is attached to proximal ring electrode, and outer insulation is slightly disrupted (arrow). Mayo Clinic Proceedings 1995 70, 376-379DOI: (10.4065/70.4.376) Copyright © 1995 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions