Patent ID: 6743227
Filing Date: 2004-06-01
Classification: A61B,A61M,A61N

Abstract:
A method of delivering an implantable medical device within a body, comprising the steps of;advancing a first deflection mechanism, including a first shaft having a first shaft wall extending from a first proximal section to a first distal section, within the device; deflecting the first deflection mechanism in a first predetermined pattern along the first distal section to correspondingly deflect the device in the first predetermined pattern, the first predetermined pattern corresponding to parameters of the first shaft wall; advancing a sheath, having a sheath inner lumen, and a guide catheter disposed within the sheath inner lumen, within the body, the guide catheter including a shaft having a shaft wall and extending to a shaft distal tip, and a catheter inner lumen formed within the shaft; inflating a balloon of the guide catheter; advancing the sheath into the coronary sinus over the shaft of the guide catheter; deflating the balloon; withdrawing the guide catheter and the first deflection mechanism from the sheath; placing a second deflection mechanism, including a second shaft having a second shaft wall extending from a second proximal section to a second distal section within a central lumen of a lead so that the second distal section engages a distal section of the lead; advancing the second deflection mechanism and the lead within the sheath inner lumen within the coronary sinus; and deflecting the second deflection mechanism in a second predetermined pattern along the second distal section to correspondingly defied the lead in the second predetermined pattern, the second predetermined pattern corresponding to parameters of the second shaft wall.