Why the study?
Do coated wire and coated coil conductors improve reliability compared to standard epicardial and endocardial defibrillator systems?
Do coated wire and coated coil conductors improve reliability compared to standard epicardial and endocardial defibrillator systems?
The Sulzer Intermedics Intervene lead, utilizing coated wire and coil conductors, demonstrates a six-year reliability of approximately 98%.
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Supports coated bipolar lead selection in defibrillators; extends observational data but leaves open randomized confirmation of superiority.
A higher rate of complications and need for reoperation has been identified with epicardial and endocardial defibrillator systems. Improved reliability may be achieved with alternate designs that use coated wire and coated coil conductors. Six-year reliability in the 98% range is reported for one bipolar design, the Sulzer Intermedics Intervene lead.
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