Excluding dislodgments and perforations, which may be operator dependent, there were only 5 lead mechanical problems, namely conductor fractures, in over 8400 implant years.

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And along with another less-heralded brand, Mazda (also under the Ford umbrella), which will lead Ford to better engines and mechanical know-how (especially in small cars), Ford seems to be taking the approach that what it can learn from its subsidiaries will only better its own identity while simultaneously enhancing the credibility and individuality of its satellite companies.

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This finding raises the question: can a small diameter lead be sufficiently robust to perform reliably over years of biologic exposure and mechanical stress in the human body?

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