Very late perforation of a passive fixation lead 8 years after pacemaker implantation

Very-late-phase perforation of the septum and left ventricle by a passive fixation pacemaker lead: Case report

“…To date, the longest reported period of LLP with a passive fixation lead was 8 years. 6 At 9 years, our case is the longest known period from implantation to perforation, and it is notably unusual in that it was with passive fixation lead type.…”