MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR GUIDING THE PLACEMENT OF A SUBCUTANEOUS DEVICE
First Claim
6. A medical device system for guiding placement of a subcutaneous medical device comprising:
- a strap extending along a length from a proximal end to a distal enda first flange and a second flange extending along a portion of the length of the strap;
a base portion extending along a portion of the length of the strap between the first flange and the second flange;
an orientation member extending along the strap to limit a predetermined radius of curvature of the strap; and
an indentation extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the strap, the indentation formed by the first flange, the second flange, and the base portion, wherein the first flange and the second flange include curved bottom portions that make contact with and compress a tissue layer to position the tissue layer within the indentation during the placement of the subcutaneous device.
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Abstract
A medical device system for guiding placement of a subcutaneous medical device that includes a strap extending along a length from a proximal end to a distal end, a first flange and a second flange extending along a portion of the length of the strap, a base portion extending along a portion of the length of the strap between the first flange and the second flange, an orientation member extending along the strap to limit a predetermined radius of curvature of the strap, and an indentation extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the strap, the indentation formed by the first flange, the second flange, and the base portion, wherein the first flange and the second flange include curved bottom portions that make contact with and compress a tissue layer to position the tissue layer within the indentation during the placement of the subcutaneous device.
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6. A medical device system for guiding placement of a subcutaneous medical device comprising:
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a strap extending along a length from a proximal end to a distal end a first flange and a second flange extending along a portion of the length of the strap; a base portion extending along a portion of the length of the strap between the first flange and the second flange; an orientation member extending along the strap to limit a predetermined radius of curvature of the strap; and an indentation extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the strap, the indentation formed by the first flange, the second flange, and the base portion, wherein the first flange and the second flange include curved bottom portions that make contact with and compress a tissue layer to position the tissue layer within the indentation during the placement of the subcutaneous device. - View Dependent Claims (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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14-1. The medical device system of claim 11, further comprising:
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a tunneling tool having a tip to form a space between a first plane of tissue and a second plane of tissue; a first electrode positioned along the base portion; a second electrode positioned along the first flange; a third electrode positioned along the second flange; and a fourth electrode positioned along the tip of the tunneling tool, wherein a first impedance measurement between the first electrode and the fourth electrode provides a depth of the tip beneath the first plane of tissue, and wherein a second impedance measurement between the second electrode and the fourth electrode and a third impedance measurement between the third electrode and the fourth electrode provide a lateral position of the tip between the second electrode and the third electrode.
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17. A medical device system for guiding placement of a subcutaneous medical device comprising:
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a strap extending along a length from a proximal end to a distal end a first flange and a second flange extending along a portion of the length of the strap; a base portion extending along a portion of the length of the strap between the first flange and the second flange; a handle orientation member positioned at the proximal end of the strap; and a handle capable of being selectively positioned at one of a plurality of orientations along the handle member; an orientation member extending along the strap to limit a predetermined radius of curvature of the strap; and an indentation extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the strap, the indentation formed by the first flange, the second flange, and the base portion, wherein the first flange and the second flange include curved bottom portions that make contact with and compress a tissue layer to position the tissue layer within the indentation during the placement of the subcutaneous device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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