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Method for implanting automatic implantable defibrillator
Assignee: FOGARTY THOMAS J 770 WELCH ROAD PALO ALTO CA 94304
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Filing: 1987-11-13
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Granted: 1989-09-12
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Expires: 2007-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for implanting an automatic implantable defibrillator without the need for major surgery is disclosed. Preconfigured electrodes are straightened by the use of a stylet or by the surrounding catheter and inserted into the intrapericardial space through catheters. The catheters may be removed or may be left in place and attached to the pericardium or surrounding tissue to hold the electrodes in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert K. Chin
- 👤 Thomas J. Fogarty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/0587
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A method for implanting an automatic defibrillator in a human and placing it proximate to the heart, comprising the steps of: passing a first catheter through the pericardial sac and into the intrapericardial space such that it terminates in a distal end positioned proximate to the heart; inserting a first electrode having proximal and distal ends into the intrapericardial space by sliding it through said first catheter such that the distal end of said first electrode is extended beyond the distal end of said first catheter and is located proximate to the heart; passing a second catheter through the pericardial sac and into the intrapericardial space such that it terminates in a distal end positioned proximate to the heart; inserting a second electrode having proximal and distal ends into the intrapericardial space by sliding it through said second catheter such that the distal end of said second electrode is extended beyond the distal end of said second catheter and is located proximate to the heart; and, fastening the first and second catheters to the pericardium or the surrounding connective tissue such that the catheters and the electrodes are held in a generally fixed position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
194 words
A method for implanting an automatic defibrillator in a human and placing it proximate to the heart, comprising the steps of: passing a first catheter through the pericardial sac and into the intrapericardial space such that it terminates in a distal end positioned proximate to the heart; inserting a first electrode having proximal and distal ends into the intrapericardial space by sliding it through said first catheter such that the distal end of said first electrode is extended beyond the distal end of said first catheter and is located proximate to the heart; passing a second catheter through the pericardial sac and into the intrapericardial space such that it terminates in a distal end positioned proximate to the heart; inserting a second electrode having proximal and distal ends into the intrapericardial space by sliding it through said second catheter such that the distal end of said second electrode is extended beyond the distal end of said second catheter and is located proximate to the heart; and, fastening the first and second catheters to the pericardium or the surrounding connective tissue such that the catheters and the electrodes are held in a generally fixed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
95 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the step of fastening the first and second catheters to the pericardium or the surrounding connective tissue comprises the steps of: sliding over said first and second catheters first and second fastening buttons each having a central opening in which is disposed a crimping ring large enough to fit over the respective catheter; attaching said buttons to the pericardium or the surrounding connective tissue; and crimping each of said crimping rings enough to firmly grasp the catheter located within it without severing the electrode located within the catheter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the first electrode is a preconfigured hollow electrode, and further comprising the step of inserting a stylet into the hollow portion of said first electrode prior to insertion into the intrapericaridial space to straighten said first electrode during insertion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the second electrode is a preconfigured hollow electrode, and further comprising the step of inserting a stylet into the hollow portion of said second electrode prior to insertion into the intrapericardial space to straighten said second electrode during insertion.
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