Patent ID: 6944506
Filing Date: 2005-09-13
Classification: A61M,A61N

Abstract:
1. A removable implantable cardiac stimulation lead system for use with an implantable stimulation device, the lead system comprising: a lead comprising a proximal connector coupled to a distal electrode by a conductor, the conductor being surrounded by an insulating sheath and comprising an axially extending lumen therein; and a stylet unit for implanting the lead system and comprising: wherein the distal electrode has an aperture for reception therethrough of a guidewire for use in implanting the lead and a proximally facing bearing surface for engageably receiving the tip end of the stylet, the tip end defining a width greater than that of the aperture of the distal electrode; and wherein the stylet can selectively be used for implanting the lead system in place of the guidewire.