Patent ID: 7544197
Filing Date: 2009-06-09
Classification: A61B,A61N,B25B

Abstract:
1. A device for rotating and inserting an electrode of a lead into body tissue to be stimulated, the device comprising: a) an elongate shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion; b) a first distal member pivotally coupled to the elongate shaft distal portion; c) a second distal member rotatably coupled to the first distal member; d) wherein the second distal member includes a portion for releasably engaging the electrode; e) a rotatable tube having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the tube disposed around the elongate shaft and rotatably flexibly coupled over the first distal member pivotal coupling to the second distal member; g) a first elongate member having a distal region operably coupled to the second distal member portion for releasably engaging the electrode and having a proximal portion actuable from the device proximal portion to release the electrode; and h) a second elongate member having a distal region operably coupled to the first or second distal member for causing the first distal member to pivot relative to the elongate shaft, and having a proximal portion actuable from the device proximal portion.