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APPARATUS FOR SUBCUTANEOUS ELECTRODE INSERTION

  • US 20140324068A1
  • Filed: 07/07/2014
  • Published: 10/30/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/06/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A tool for inserting a lead electrode assembly subcutaneously, the tool comprising:

  • a handle; and

    a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the shaft being secured near its proximal end to the handle and including an attachment feature near its distal end for attaching to a lead electrode assembly, the distal end being shaped for advancement through tissue;

    wherein;

    the shaft further defines a lumen extending therein to a distal infusion port;

    the attachment feature is a suture hole adapted to receive a suture therethrough and configured to allow a suture to be used to secure the tool to a lead for insertion of the lead into the body of a patient; and

    the distal infusion port opens into the suture hole.

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