Patent ID: 8753352
Filing Date: 2014-06-17
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61N

Abstract:
1. An insertion tool that facilitates insertion of a pre-curved electrode array portion of a lead into a bodily orifice, the insertion tool comprising: a handle assembly that facilitates handling of the insertion tool; a slider assembly disposed at least partially within the handle assembly and comprising an insertion assembly coupled to the handle assembly and comprising a holder member configured to removably couple to the lead; and a retractor assembly disposed at least partially within the handle assembly and that selectively couples to a straightening member inserted into the pre-curved electrode array portion, the retractor assembly comprising a spring-loaded retractor member that moves from a distal position to a proximal position relative to the handle assembly in response to the advancement by the user of the slider member in the distal direction relative to the handle assembly to at least partially retract the straightening member from the pre-curved electrode array portion.