Remote Lead Implant Testing
AssigneeMedtronic, Inc.
InventorsJohn L. Sommer, Michael D. Eggen, Joseph A. DuPay
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Abstract
A lead coupling device adapted for coupling to a lead and methods for using the coupling devices are provided. The coupling device includes a housing assembly having a proximal opening and a distal opening. The coupling device also has a lead receiving channel that is disposed between the two openings to receive a lead therethrough. Various electronics components may also included in the coupling device that enable operations such as sensing, delivery of electrical energy and wireless communication between the coupling device and an external device.
Claims13
A method of implanting a lead, comprising;
- connecting a proximal portion of a lead to a coupling device within a sterile field;
- navigating the lead to an implant location with the coupling device connected to the lead;
- coupling a distal end of the lead to a patient tissue;
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- sensing a signal at the coupling device indicative of a medium surrounding the distal end of the lead;
- evaluating the suitability of the implant location, wherein the evaluation includes processing the sensed parameter to derive an indication of the medium surrounding the distal end of the lead;
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- displaying a result of the evaluation of the suitability of the implant location.
The method of implanting a lead 1, wherein the step of navigating the lead includes inserting a lead guiding tool into a lumen of the lead.
The method of implanting a lead 1, wherein the step of connecting the proximal portion of the lead includes securing the lead body to the coupling device.
The method of implanting a lead 1, wherein the step of connecting the proximal portion of the lead includes securing the proximal end of the lead to the coupling device and aligning an electrical connector of the lead to an electrical connector on the coupling device.
A method comprising:
- inserting a medical lead within a lead coupling device located within a sterile field;
- inserting a lead guiding tool through a distal end of the lead coupling device and into the medical lead;
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- generating pacing pulses within the lead coupling device for transmission via the lead.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.