Implantable Biostimulator Delivery System
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1. A method for implanting a biostimulation device in a heart of a patient, the method comprising:
- inserting a catheter and biostimulation device into the heart, the biostimulation device comprising an electrode covered by the catheter during the inserting step;
after the inserting step, moving the catheter, thereby exposing the electrode; and
after the moving step, performing threshold testing on the heart with the electrode.
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Abstract
A delivery system for implanting a biostimulation device comprising a stylet extending along an axis from knob end to a threaded end configured to engage an internally threaded nut of the biostimulation device and a catheter tube configured to axially contain the stylet. The catheter tube comprises a feature that engages a corresponding feature on the biostimulation device whereby the stylet can be rotated relative to the catheter tube for disengagement of the stylet threaded end from the biostimulation device threaded end.
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1. A method for implanting a biostimulation device in a heart of a patient, the method comprising:
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inserting a catheter and biostimulation device into the heart, the biostimulation device comprising an electrode covered by the catheter during the inserting step; after the inserting step, moving the catheter, thereby exposing the electrode; and after the moving step, performing threshold testing on the heart with the electrode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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