Patent ID: 8718793

Claim:
A system for implanting an implantable cardiac stimulus device having an implantable canister, the system comprising: an introducer tool for implanting a lead for the implantable cardiac stimulus device, the introducer tool having a proximal end with a handle, a distal end including a dissecting tip, and a shaft therebetween, the distal end also including an engaging structure disposed on an outer portion of the shaft at a location proximal of but adjacent to the dissecting tip; and a cardiac electrode lead having at least one of a sensing electrode and/or a stimulus electrode disposed thereon, the lead comprising a first end having a receiving structure configured to receive the dissecting tip therein and engage the engaging structure of said introducer tool, and a second end having an attachment structure for attaching to the implantable canister; wherein: the engaging structure and the first end of the lead are configured for releasable coupling to one another; the engaging structure includes a threaded portion; the receiving structure includes threads for matching the engaging structure; and the threaded portion of the engaging structure forms part of an outer surface of the dissecting tip of the introducer tool.