Apparatus and method for subcutaneous electrode insertion
CA 2588024 C · Owner: Ko, Michael · Inventors: Ko, Michael; Tumlinson, Duane
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Devices and methods for electrode implantation. A first embodiment includes an electrode insertion tool adapted to tunnel through tissue and attach at its , distal end, to a lead, such that the lead may be pulled into the tunneled space as the electrode insertion tool is removed. Additional embodiments include methods for inserting electrode/lead assemblies including a method , wherein an insertion tool is first used to tunnel through tissue then to pull , an electrode/lead into the tunneled space. In a further embodiment the insertion tool is next used, with a splittable sheath disposed thereon to , create an additional path into tissue after which the insertion tool is , removed …
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- Filed October 19, 2005 and granted April 22, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 19, 2025.
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