Transvenous Extraction Performance of Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Covered ICD Leads in Comparison to Traditional ICD Leads in Humans

Do expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) covered ICD leads improve transvenous extraction performance compared to traditional ICD leads in humans?

ePTFE-covered ICD leads appear to facilitate easier and faster transvenous extraction with less need for mechanical dilatation compared to traditional leads.