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Method of implanting a subcutaneous defibrillator

  • US 8,090,438 B2
  • Filed: 05/17/2010
  • Issued: 01/03/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of implanting an implantable defibrillator in a patient, the implantable defibrillator comprising a canister and a lead, the method comprising:

  • making an incision in the left anterior axillary line;

    creating a subcutaneous pathway for implantation of the canister medially of the incision and creating a canister location at approximately the left inframammary crease;

    creating a subcutaneous pathway for implantation of the lead posteriorly from the incision toward the left posterior axillary line using a curved trocar;

    developing the subcutaneous pathway for implantation of the lead such that it terminates at a point that, if a straight line were drawn from the canister location to the termination point, the line would intersect a substantial portion of the left ventricular mass of the patient;

    inserting the lead into the subcutaneous pathway for implantation of the lead; and

    placing the canister medially of the incision at the canister location.

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