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Rotatable lead introducer

  • US 7,544,197 B2
  • Filed: 05/06/2004
  • Issued: 06/09/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for rotating and inserting an electrode of a lead into body tissue to be stimulated, the device comprising:

  • a) an elongate shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion;

    b) a first distal member pivotally coupled to the elongate shaft distal portion;

    c) a second distal member rotatably coupled to the first distal member;

    d) wherein the second distal member includes a portion for releasably engaging the electrode;

    e) a rotatable tube having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the tube disposed around the elongate shaft and rotatably flexibly coupled over the first distal member pivotal coupling to the second distal member;

    g) a first elongate member having a distal region operably coupled to the second distal member portion for releasably engaging the electrode and having a proximal portion actuable from the device proximal portion to release the electrode; and

    h) a second elongate member having a distal region operably coupled to the first or second distal member for causing the first distal member to pivot relative to the elongate shaft, and having a proximal portion actuable from the device proximal portion.

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