Table 2 Comparison of lead locking stylets
From: Rotational mechanical dilator sheaths for effective transvenous lead extraction
|  | LLD EZ | LLD E | LLD #1 | LLD #2 | LLD #3 | Cook® Liberator® |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Working length | 65Â cm | 85Â cm | 65Â cm | 65Â cm | 65Â cm | 70Â cm |
Locking length | Entire lead lumen | Entire lead lumen | Entire lead lumen | Entire lead lumen | Entire lead lumen | Only distal segment |
Locking range (diameter) | 0.38–0.58 mm | 0.38–0.58 mm | 0.33–0.41 mm | 0.43–0.66 mm | 0.69–0.81 mm | 0.41–0.81 mm |
Average tensile strength | 19 lbs | 19 lbs | 12 lbs | 24 lbs | 45 lbs | Not published |
Ability to Unlock and Reposition | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |