Patent ID: 7797044

Claim:
A device comprising: an external defibrillator; a hermetically sealed pouch containing an electrode, wherein the electrode is an external defibrillation electrode for placement on a patient's skin; a lead wire that is connected to the electrode; a connector connected to the lead wire for connecting the electrode to the defibrillator; an anchor distinct from the connector-that fastens the pouch to the external defibrillator; and a handle that is distinct from and attached to the pouch and that, when pulled away from the defibrillator, causes the pouch to be moved away from the anchor, and then to be pulled by both the handle and the anchor, and then to be torn open as a result of being pulled by he the handle and the anchor, for providing access to the electrode contained within the pouch, in which the pulling does not cause any force to be applied to the connector.