CA2070514C - Insertion and tunneling tool for a subcutaneous wire patch electrode - Google Patents
Insertion and tunneling tool for a subcutaneous wire patch electrodeInfo
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Abstract
A tool for subcutaneously implanting a subcutaneous electrode comprising several wire patch electrode segments by way of a single surgical incision. The tunneling tool comprises a stylet and a peel-away sheath. The tunneling tool is inserted into an incision, in a direction which corresponds to the desired placement of an electrode segment. Once the tunneling tool reaches a desired position, the stylet is withdrawn, thereby revealing the interior of the peel-away sheath and a resulting subcutaneous tunnel. The corresponding electrode segment is then inserted into this subcutaneous tunnel, and subsequently implanted in the patient. The implantation procedure is then repeated as many times as is necessary, using the same incision, until all the electrode segments for the particular electrode configuration have been implanted. In addition, the tunneling tool can be adapted to conform to varying electrode segment sizes, which thereby allows the tool to conform to the varying needs of each individual patient. As an even further feature, the tunneling tool can be constructed in a curved configuration to facilitate electrode implantation in the lateral thoracic region of the body.
Description
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IN8ERTION AND T~NN~LINa TOOL FOR A 8~BC~TAN~0~8 ~R~ PATC~ ~L~CTROD~
FIELD OF T~ INVENTTON
The present invention is related to the art of implantable defibrillating/cardioverting devices, and in particular, is related to a subcutaneous defibrillation electrode and an insertion and tunneling tool for implanting subcutaneous electrode segments through a minimal number of incisions.
BACXGROUND OF TH~ INV~NTION
It is well known that cardiac arrhythmiaR, ~uch a~ atrial or ventricular fibrillation, can be overcome by applying electrical energy to the arrhythmic myocardium. This procedure, commonly referred to as defibrillation or cardioversion, can be accomplished by applying the electrical energy either to the chest of the patient by means of conductive-metal paddles held in place by medical personnel or, during the course of cardiac surgery, by holding conductive-metal paddles in direct contact with the surface of the heart. Such procedure~ are well known and have been found to be generally e~fQctive in practice.
In addition, automatic defibrillation/cardioversion has been achlev~d by implanting an automatic defibrillating/
cardioverting device capable of detecting one of the aforementioned arrhythmias, and defibrillating/cardioverting the heart accordingly. Automatic de~ibrillating/cardioverting devices of this type have traditionally employed enAoçArdial electrodes or 20 7 o 5 ~ 4 epicardial electrode, the latter of which is inserted in a rather invasive manner.
Additionally, another type of implantable electrode is a subcutaneous planar electrode, which does not violate the pleural cavity, and requires only minor surgery. A subcutaneous electrode is used in implantable cardioversion/defibrillation to discharge against one or more epicardial or endocardial electrodes. Subcutaneous electrodes heretofore known comprise a planar conductive screen. The implantation procedures for such subcutaneous electrodes require the formation of a subcutaneous pocket by blunt dissection, and the subsequent insertion of a suitable planar electrode.
These planar subcutaneous electrodes result in discomfort in some patients, though they are used on a widespread basis in internal defibreillation/cardioversion.
The present invention relates to a tool and a method for implanting an array type or mutli-segment subcutaneous electrode. This type of subcutaneous electrode is as effective as planar electrodes and more comfortable than such planar electrodes. The present invention also relates to an improvement of the subcutaneous electrode disclosed in the aforementioned prior application.
SUMMARY OF THE lNv~N-LION
It is an object of the present invention to obviate or mitigate at least one disadvantage associated with the prior art.
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a tunneling tool for subcutaneously implanting electrode segments, said tunneling tool comprising:
at least one peel-away sheath for providing a subcutaneous tunnel into which an electrode segment is inserted for purposes of implantation in a patient, said Bs 2~ 7 ~ 5 ~ 4 peel-away sheath being removable after electrode segment implantation;
a stylet for inserting said at least one peel-away sheath subcutaneously into a patient, said stylet fitting snugly within said at least one peel-away sheath, and comprising a slightly pointed distal tip for tunneling through tissue, and a rigid body for providing structural support while said tunneling tool in inserted through said tissue;
an adjusting means for selectively maintaining a predetermined longitudinal orientation between said stylet and said at least one peel-away sheath, said adjusting means including, an adjustable orientation spring which is wrapped around said rigid body of said stylet, said spring being under sufficient tension to apply a frictional force against said stylet and thereby prevent spring motion relative to said stylet, said spring becoming positionally adjustable by being twisted tangentially so as to increase said spring's cross sectional radius, and thereby reduce said frictional force that otherwise prevents spring motion relative to said stylet.
According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a tunneling tool for implanting a subcutaneous electrode in a patient, said electrode comprising at least one electrode segment, said tunneling tool comprising:
an elongated stylet having proximal and distal ends, a handle at said proximal end, a slightly pointed tip at said distal end for inserting through an incision to create a subcutaneous tunnel through tissue;
an elongated sheath having proximal and distal open ends, and receiving said stylet in a coextensive manner so that said slightly pointed tip at said distal end of said stylet extends out of said distal end of said sheath, and said proximal end of said sheath not extending beyond proximal end of said stylet, said sheath 4 ~ ~ 7 ~ ~ ~ 4 providing a subcutaneous tunnel when said stylet is removed from said sheath while said sheath is inside said patient;
said stylet being provided with an adjusting means for maintaining a predetermined positional relationship between said stylet and said sheath; and said adjusting means comprising an adjustable orientation spring which is wrapped around said stylet, said spring being under sufficient tension to apply a frictional force against said stylet and thereby prevent spring motion and rotation relative to said stylet, said spring becoming positionally adjustable and rotatable by being twisted tangentially so as to increase said spring's cross sectional radius, and thereby reduce said frictional force that otherwise prevents spring motion and rotation relative to said stylet.
According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a body implantable tissue stimulating electrode, comprising a plurality of elongated electrode segments arranged with respect to one another such that a virtual electrode surface is thereby formed, each of said electrode segments having a proximal end at which said electrode segments are electrically connected to one another, a distal end, and a plurality of tines attached to each of said electrode segments for securing each electrode segment to surrounding tissue at an implantation site.
According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a body implantable tissue stimulating electrode, comprising a plurality of elongated electrode segments arranged with respect to one another such that a virtual electrode surface is thereby formed, each of said electrode segments having a proximal end at which said electrode segments are electrically connected to one another, a suture hole being provided through each electrode segment for suturing each segment to surrounding tissue at an implantation site.
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The aforementioned and other objects, features, and advantages or the present invention will become subsequently apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiment, as well as from the associated drawings, all of which merely illustrate the inventive concept, and are in no way intended, nor should they be construed, to limit the scope of the instant invention.
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BRIEF ~ C~TPTION OF T~ DRAWI~GS
Figure 1 illustrates a tunneling tool having a peel-away sheath and a ~tylet in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 2 illustratea the tunneling tool with the peel-away sheath mounted on the stylet.
Figure 3 illustrates an electrode and lead configuration for use in conjunction with the tunneling tool of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates the placement of one particular wire patch electrode.
Figure~ 5 - 7 illustrate the steps of implanting an electrode segment with the tunneling tool of the present invention.
Figure 8 illustrates the step of withdrawing the peel-away sheath in accordance with the present invention.
lS ~TAIn~n D~C~TPTION OF A p~FF~R~n ~BODTMF~T
A tunneling tool 1, in accordance with the present invention, is illustrated in Figure 1, and comprises an elongated stylet 2 having a rigid body 3 and a slightly pointed distal tip 4; an orientation ~pring 5 having a catch hook 6 and a squeeze tab 7; and an elongated peel-away sheath 8 having two pull tabs 9 and 10, two oFen~ng~ 11 and 12, each opening 11 and 12 being located at opposite endc of the peel-away ~heath 8, and a longitudinal perforation 8A orthogonally off~Qt fro~ the pull tabs 9 and 10.
In general, the stylQt 2 i~ constructed of rigid material such as stainless steel or surgiCal grade steel, while the peel-a~ay sheath 8 is comprised of a more flexible material such as Teflon.
With reference to Figure 2, the distal tip 4 o~ the tunneling tool 1, is ingerted into the opening 11 at a proximal end of the peel-away sheath 8, the proximal end corresponding to an end of the peel-away sheath 8 where the pull tabs 9 and 10 are located. The distal tip 4 of the stylet 2 is inserted into the peel-away sheath 8 until the distal tip 4 protrudes through the opening 12 at a distal end of the peel-away sheath 8. Ideally, the distal tip 4 should protrude one half inch beyond the opening 12.
Once the peel-away sheath 8 is properly positioned around the stylet 2 with the distal tip 4 appropriately protruding through the opening 12, the orientation spring S is ad~usted so as to prevent any further relative motion between the stylet 2 and the lS peel-away sheath 8, and so as to maintain a parallel relationship between the pull tabs 9 and 10 and ths body of the patient.
In particular, ths orientation spring 5, is wrapped around-the rigid body 3 of thQ stylet 2 under sufficient tension to apply a frictional force against the stylet 2 and thereby prevent spring 5 motion and rotation relativs to the stylet 2. The spring S becomes po~itionally and rotationally ad~ustable by being twisted tangontially so as to increas~ the spring's cross sectional radius, and thereby reduce tho frictional forcs that otherwise prevents the spring 5 from moving or rotating relativs to the stylet 2. With the frictional ~orce reduced, the orientation ~pring 5 is fres to movo into a longit~A~nAl position corro~ponding 2070.~14 to a selectively chosen peel-away sheath 8 length, an electrode segment size, and so as to maintain the aforementioned half inch relationship between the distal tip 4 o~ the stylet 2 and the opening 12 of the peel-away sheath 8.
In addition, the orientation spring 5 is also aligned tangentially to facilitate the use of the catch hook 6 to orient the pull tabs 9 and 10 toward a predetermined relationship with respect to the stylet 2, and to prevent further rotation between the stylet 2 and the pull tabs 9 and 10 after the predetermined relationship is achieved, the predetermined relationship usually causing the pull tabs 9 and 10 to be arranged parallel to the patient's body. Once the orientation spring 5 is properly positionQd, the orientation spring 5 i~ decompressed 80 as to tighten around the stylet 2 at the appropriate position, and thereby prevent any further relative motion or rotation between the stylet 2 and the peel-away sheath 8.
In Figure 2, it can be seen that the peel-away sheath 8 is constructed Or a flexible material, and therefore, assumes the shape o~ the rigid body 3. It can also be seen that the rigid body 3 is designed with a curved configuration. This curved configuration ~acilitates tunneling in the lateral thoracic region of the human body.
The tunneling tool 1 of the present invention, has particularly useful applications related to the implantation Or electrode segments for subcutAn~ ~8 wire patch electrodes in lateral po~itions. An example Or a wire patch electrode which is 9 ~ 7 ~
suitable for use in conjunction with the aforementioned tunneling tool 1, is the configuration illustrated in Figure 3. Figure 3 also illustrates the second aspect of the present invention relating to the improvement of the subcutaneous defibrillation electrode. Three electrode segments 13, 14 and 15 are connected to their corresponding segment leads 16, 17 and 18 respectively.
All three segment lead 16, 17 and 18 are then combined at a yoke 19 into a main lead body 20, the main lead body 20 providing a link to the debrillating/cardiverting circuit itself. In addition, a set of tines 21A, 22A and 23A and suture holes 21B, 22B and 23B are located at the distal ends of electrode segments 13, 14 and 15, respectively, for providing a means of fixing the electrode segments 13, 14 and 15 inside the patient after insertion by the tunneling tool 1 of the present invention. Additional tines (note illustrated) can also be positioned along the length of the each electrode segment 13, 14 and 15 for providing an added fixation means. The tines 21A-23A are angled back toward the proximal end of the segments to lodge into the tissue to secure the segments thereto.
Additionally, the electrode segments may be sutured at the suture holes 2lB-23B.
A subcutaneous wire patch electrode is illustrated in Figure 3. The tunneling tool 1 and the associated procedure for implanting such a wire patch electrode, provides the basis for the present invention.
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207~514 Before implanting a subcutaneous wire patch electrode and its associated componentS, a physician must determine the type of lead configuration to be used and the desired electrode placement, as well as the size electrode segments to be used. As an example of one such electrode placement, Figure 4 illustrates a patient 24 with a wire patch electrode 25 implanted in the lateral thoracic region. After such placement of an electrode has been decided upon by the physician, the tunneling tool 1 of the present invention i~
used to provide openings into which each electrode segment 13, 14, and 15 is placed.
Prior to implantation Or the wire patch electrode 25, the orientation spring 5 is ad~usted to accommodate a selectively chosen peel-away sheath 8 length corresponding to a particular electrode segment 13, 14, or 15 size. Proper adjustment of the spring 5 causes the distal tip 4 Or the stylet 2 to protrude one half inch beyond the opening 12 in the peel-away sheath 8. The spring 5 is also ad~usted so a~ to maintain a predetermined orientation between the pull tab~ 9 and lO and the curvature of the stylet 2, the orientation usually providing a parallel relationship between the pull tab~ 9 and lO and the body of the patient during an implantation procedure.
Wlth reference to Figure 5, after the stylet 2 has been appropriately inaerted into the peel-away sheath 8, and the orientation spring 5 haa been ad~u~ted accordingly, an inci~ion 26 i8 mad~ into the patient 24 at a point where the yoke 19 is to be implanted. The incision 26 provide~ an opening into which the 2070~14 tunneling tool 1 is inserted ~ubcutaneously into the fat layer of the patient 24, and in the direction of a desired tunnel. A~ the tunneling tool 1 is inserted, the distal tip 4 o~ the tunneling tool 1, makes itg way through tissue, thereby creating the desired subcutaneous tunnel.
A5 illustrated in Figure 6, once the peel-away sheath 8 and the stylet 2 are appropriately positioned in the patient's body, the stylet 2 i8 removed and the resulting tunnel formed by the peel-away sheath 8 is revealed. The aforementioned procedure is then repeated once, using the same incision 26, for every electrode segment which is to be implanted. The re~ult, in the case of a three segment configuration, is illustrated in Figure 7.
AR goon ag each tunnel is formed, each electrode segment 13, 14, and 15 of appropriate length, is inserted into its corresponding tunnel. The electrode segments 13, 14, and 15 are then attached to the body o~ the patient 24 by way o~ tines 21A, 22A, and 23A, respectively, which are mounted at the distal ends of each electrod~ segment 13, 14, and 15, and grab the surrounding tissue to prevent electrode migration. As an alternative to using only one incision, a second incision can be created through which the electrode ~egments 13, 14, and 15 can be sutured to the patient using the suture hole~ 21B, 22B, and 23B and conventional suturing technique~. As an even ~urther alternative, the second incision can be replaced by a number Or smallQr incisions, each smaller incision corre~ponding to a particular suture hole 21B, 22B, or 23B, and each s~aller incision providing an oponing through which 2070~14 the electrode segments 13, 14, and 15 are sutured to the patient using conventional suturing techniques.
As illustrated in Figure 8, once each electrode segment 13, 14, and 15 has been appropriately po~itioned in its proper location, or sutured as the case may be, the corresponding peel-away sheath 8 is removed by first pulling on the pull tabs 9 and 10 so as to split the longitudinal perforation 8A, and then withdrawing the peel-away sheath 8 from the patient. Splitting of the perforation 8A continues at the incision 26 until the peel-away sheath 8 is completely extracted from the patient and from the electrode lead 16, 17, or 18. Incidentally, although Figure 8, ~or purposes of illustrating the perforation 8a, shows the peel-away sheath 8 bent during withdrawal, it i8 well understood that such bending does not actually occur. Instead, the peel-away sheath 8 is withdrawn in a virtually erect manner so that the pull tabs 9 and lo maintain their parallel orientation with respect to the surface of the patient.
Furthermore, by having the tines 21A, 22A, and 23A angled back toward the incision 26 to thereby adher~ to surrounding tissue, mere withdrawal of a peel-way shQath 8 is not sufficient to cause an inadvertent withdrawal of an electrode segment 13, 14, or 15. Si~il~rly, th~ u8e of 8uturing te~h~ques as mentioned above also prQvents the inadvertent withdrawal of an implanted electrode segment 13, 14, and 15 during shQath 8 withdrawal.
As an addQd f~ature of the present invention the peel-away sheath 8 can also be constructed o~ radiopague material so la that fluoroscopic techniques can be used to verify peel-away sheath 8 positioning prior to electrode segment implantation.
Accordingly, the peel-away sheath 8 can be repositioned upon detection of an inappropriate sheath 8 positioning.
In addition, the stylet 2 and the sheath 8 can also be designed with a larger diameter so that implantation of the main lead body 20 with a pulse generator, becomes possible. Also, because electrode segments of variable dimensions are needed to accommodate the varying needs of many patients, a plurality of peel-away sheath 8 lengths can be sts~ke~, and can all be used on the same stylet 2 by simply ad~usting the orientation spring 5 accordingly.
With reference to Figures 1, 2, and 3, the tunneling tool 1 can be equipped with a handle 27 to as~ist in maneuvering the tool 1 into a patient. Furthermore, because it is envisioned that electrode segments can be cut and sized by a physician to accommodate the individual need~ of a particular patient, it may become necessary to crimp the sharp edge~ of the electrode segments with a crimping tube and a crimping mechanism to thereby avoid the high current gradient~ associated with the commonly known "edge effects" Or an electrodQ. Accordingly, the tunneling tool 1 can be equipp~d with a crimping mechAn~sm, po~ibly incorporated in the handle 27 of the tunneling tool 1, for crimping the sharp edges of each electrodo segment. To perform ~uch a crimping operation, the crimp tube i~ placed over the end of an electrode segment, and is 2070~1~
subsequently crimped onto the electrode segment by the crimping mechanism.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention, and since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those 8killed in the art, it i5 not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the present invention.
IN8ERTION AND T~NN~LINa TOOL FOR A 8~BC~TAN~0~8 ~R~ PATC~ ~L~CTROD~
FIELD OF T~ INVENTTON
The present invention is related to the art of implantable defibrillating/cardioverting devices, and in particular, is related to a subcutaneous defibrillation electrode and an insertion and tunneling tool for implanting subcutaneous electrode segments through a minimal number of incisions.
BACXGROUND OF TH~ INV~NTION
It is well known that cardiac arrhythmiaR, ~uch a~ atrial or ventricular fibrillation, can be overcome by applying electrical energy to the arrhythmic myocardium. This procedure, commonly referred to as defibrillation or cardioversion, can be accomplished by applying the electrical energy either to the chest of the patient by means of conductive-metal paddles held in place by medical personnel or, during the course of cardiac surgery, by holding conductive-metal paddles in direct contact with the surface of the heart. Such procedure~ are well known and have been found to be generally e~fQctive in practice.
In addition, automatic defibrillation/cardioversion has been achlev~d by implanting an automatic defibrillating/
cardioverting device capable of detecting one of the aforementioned arrhythmias, and defibrillating/cardioverting the heart accordingly. Automatic de~ibrillating/cardioverting devices of this type have traditionally employed enAoçArdial electrodes or 20 7 o 5 ~ 4 epicardial electrode, the latter of which is inserted in a rather invasive manner.
Additionally, another type of implantable electrode is a subcutaneous planar electrode, which does not violate the pleural cavity, and requires only minor surgery. A subcutaneous electrode is used in implantable cardioversion/defibrillation to discharge against one or more epicardial or endocardial electrodes. Subcutaneous electrodes heretofore known comprise a planar conductive screen. The implantation procedures for such subcutaneous electrodes require the formation of a subcutaneous pocket by blunt dissection, and the subsequent insertion of a suitable planar electrode.
These planar subcutaneous electrodes result in discomfort in some patients, though they are used on a widespread basis in internal defibreillation/cardioversion.
The present invention relates to a tool and a method for implanting an array type or mutli-segment subcutaneous electrode. This type of subcutaneous electrode is as effective as planar electrodes and more comfortable than such planar electrodes. The present invention also relates to an improvement of the subcutaneous electrode disclosed in the aforementioned prior application.
SUMMARY OF THE lNv~N-LION
It is an object of the present invention to obviate or mitigate at least one disadvantage associated with the prior art.
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a tunneling tool for subcutaneously implanting electrode segments, said tunneling tool comprising:
at least one peel-away sheath for providing a subcutaneous tunnel into which an electrode segment is inserted for purposes of implantation in a patient, said Bs 2~ 7 ~ 5 ~ 4 peel-away sheath being removable after electrode segment implantation;
a stylet for inserting said at least one peel-away sheath subcutaneously into a patient, said stylet fitting snugly within said at least one peel-away sheath, and comprising a slightly pointed distal tip for tunneling through tissue, and a rigid body for providing structural support while said tunneling tool in inserted through said tissue;
an adjusting means for selectively maintaining a predetermined longitudinal orientation between said stylet and said at least one peel-away sheath, said adjusting means including, an adjustable orientation spring which is wrapped around said rigid body of said stylet, said spring being under sufficient tension to apply a frictional force against said stylet and thereby prevent spring motion relative to said stylet, said spring becoming positionally adjustable by being twisted tangentially so as to increase said spring's cross sectional radius, and thereby reduce said frictional force that otherwise prevents spring motion relative to said stylet.
According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a tunneling tool for implanting a subcutaneous electrode in a patient, said electrode comprising at least one electrode segment, said tunneling tool comprising:
an elongated stylet having proximal and distal ends, a handle at said proximal end, a slightly pointed tip at said distal end for inserting through an incision to create a subcutaneous tunnel through tissue;
an elongated sheath having proximal and distal open ends, and receiving said stylet in a coextensive manner so that said slightly pointed tip at said distal end of said stylet extends out of said distal end of said sheath, and said proximal end of said sheath not extending beyond proximal end of said stylet, said sheath 4 ~ ~ 7 ~ ~ ~ 4 providing a subcutaneous tunnel when said stylet is removed from said sheath while said sheath is inside said patient;
said stylet being provided with an adjusting means for maintaining a predetermined positional relationship between said stylet and said sheath; and said adjusting means comprising an adjustable orientation spring which is wrapped around said stylet, said spring being under sufficient tension to apply a frictional force against said stylet and thereby prevent spring motion and rotation relative to said stylet, said spring becoming positionally adjustable and rotatable by being twisted tangentially so as to increase said spring's cross sectional radius, and thereby reduce said frictional force that otherwise prevents spring motion and rotation relative to said stylet.
According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a body implantable tissue stimulating electrode, comprising a plurality of elongated electrode segments arranged with respect to one another such that a virtual electrode surface is thereby formed, each of said electrode segments having a proximal end at which said electrode segments are electrically connected to one another, a distal end, and a plurality of tines attached to each of said electrode segments for securing each electrode segment to surrounding tissue at an implantation site.
According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a body implantable tissue stimulating electrode, comprising a plurality of elongated electrode segments arranged with respect to one another such that a virtual electrode surface is thereby formed, each of said electrode segments having a proximal end at which said electrode segments are electrically connected to one another, a suture hole being provided through each electrode segment for suturing each segment to surrounding tissue at an implantation site.
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The aforementioned and other objects, features, and advantages or the present invention will become subsequently apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiment, as well as from the associated drawings, all of which merely illustrate the inventive concept, and are in no way intended, nor should they be construed, to limit the scope of the instant invention.
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BRIEF ~ C~TPTION OF T~ DRAWI~GS
Figure 1 illustrates a tunneling tool having a peel-away sheath and a ~tylet in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 2 illustratea the tunneling tool with the peel-away sheath mounted on the stylet.
Figure 3 illustrates an electrode and lead configuration for use in conjunction with the tunneling tool of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates the placement of one particular wire patch electrode.
Figure~ 5 - 7 illustrate the steps of implanting an electrode segment with the tunneling tool of the present invention.
Figure 8 illustrates the step of withdrawing the peel-away sheath in accordance with the present invention.
lS ~TAIn~n D~C~TPTION OF A p~FF~R~n ~BODTMF~T
A tunneling tool 1, in accordance with the present invention, is illustrated in Figure 1, and comprises an elongated stylet 2 having a rigid body 3 and a slightly pointed distal tip 4; an orientation ~pring 5 having a catch hook 6 and a squeeze tab 7; and an elongated peel-away sheath 8 having two pull tabs 9 and 10, two oFen~ng~ 11 and 12, each opening 11 and 12 being located at opposite endc of the peel-away ~heath 8, and a longitudinal perforation 8A orthogonally off~Qt fro~ the pull tabs 9 and 10.
In general, the stylQt 2 i~ constructed of rigid material such as stainless steel or surgiCal grade steel, while the peel-a~ay sheath 8 is comprised of a more flexible material such as Teflon.
With reference to Figure 2, the distal tip 4 o~ the tunneling tool 1, is ingerted into the opening 11 at a proximal end of the peel-away sheath 8, the proximal end corresponding to an end of the peel-away sheath 8 where the pull tabs 9 and 10 are located. The distal tip 4 of the stylet 2 is inserted into the peel-away sheath 8 until the distal tip 4 protrudes through the opening 12 at a distal end of the peel-away sheath 8. Ideally, the distal tip 4 should protrude one half inch beyond the opening 12.
Once the peel-away sheath 8 is properly positioned around the stylet 2 with the distal tip 4 appropriately protruding through the opening 12, the orientation spring S is ad~usted so as to prevent any further relative motion between the stylet 2 and the lS peel-away sheath 8, and so as to maintain a parallel relationship between the pull tabs 9 and 10 and ths body of the patient.
In particular, ths orientation spring 5, is wrapped around-the rigid body 3 of thQ stylet 2 under sufficient tension to apply a frictional force against the stylet 2 and thereby prevent spring 5 motion and rotation relativs to the stylet 2. The spring S becomes po~itionally and rotationally ad~ustable by being twisted tangontially so as to increas~ the spring's cross sectional radius, and thereby reduce tho frictional forcs that otherwise prevents the spring 5 from moving or rotating relativs to the stylet 2. With the frictional ~orce reduced, the orientation ~pring 5 is fres to movo into a longit~A~nAl position corro~ponding 2070.~14 to a selectively chosen peel-away sheath 8 length, an electrode segment size, and so as to maintain the aforementioned half inch relationship between the distal tip 4 o~ the stylet 2 and the opening 12 of the peel-away sheath 8.
In addition, the orientation spring 5 is also aligned tangentially to facilitate the use of the catch hook 6 to orient the pull tabs 9 and 10 toward a predetermined relationship with respect to the stylet 2, and to prevent further rotation between the stylet 2 and the pull tabs 9 and 10 after the predetermined relationship is achieved, the predetermined relationship usually causing the pull tabs 9 and 10 to be arranged parallel to the patient's body. Once the orientation spring 5 is properly positionQd, the orientation spring 5 i~ decompressed 80 as to tighten around the stylet 2 at the appropriate position, and thereby prevent any further relative motion or rotation between the stylet 2 and the peel-away sheath 8.
In Figure 2, it can be seen that the peel-away sheath 8 is constructed Or a flexible material, and therefore, assumes the shape o~ the rigid body 3. It can also be seen that the rigid body 3 is designed with a curved configuration. This curved configuration ~acilitates tunneling in the lateral thoracic region of the human body.
The tunneling tool 1 of the present invention, has particularly useful applications related to the implantation Or electrode segments for subcutAn~ ~8 wire patch electrodes in lateral po~itions. An example Or a wire patch electrode which is 9 ~ 7 ~
suitable for use in conjunction with the aforementioned tunneling tool 1, is the configuration illustrated in Figure 3. Figure 3 also illustrates the second aspect of the present invention relating to the improvement of the subcutaneous defibrillation electrode. Three electrode segments 13, 14 and 15 are connected to their corresponding segment leads 16, 17 and 18 respectively.
All three segment lead 16, 17 and 18 are then combined at a yoke 19 into a main lead body 20, the main lead body 20 providing a link to the debrillating/cardiverting circuit itself. In addition, a set of tines 21A, 22A and 23A and suture holes 21B, 22B and 23B are located at the distal ends of electrode segments 13, 14 and 15, respectively, for providing a means of fixing the electrode segments 13, 14 and 15 inside the patient after insertion by the tunneling tool 1 of the present invention. Additional tines (note illustrated) can also be positioned along the length of the each electrode segment 13, 14 and 15 for providing an added fixation means. The tines 21A-23A are angled back toward the proximal end of the segments to lodge into the tissue to secure the segments thereto.
Additionally, the electrode segments may be sutured at the suture holes 2lB-23B.
A subcutaneous wire patch electrode is illustrated in Figure 3. The tunneling tool 1 and the associated procedure for implanting such a wire patch electrode, provides the basis for the present invention.
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207~514 Before implanting a subcutaneous wire patch electrode and its associated componentS, a physician must determine the type of lead configuration to be used and the desired electrode placement, as well as the size electrode segments to be used. As an example of one such electrode placement, Figure 4 illustrates a patient 24 with a wire patch electrode 25 implanted in the lateral thoracic region. After such placement of an electrode has been decided upon by the physician, the tunneling tool 1 of the present invention i~
used to provide openings into which each electrode segment 13, 14, and 15 is placed.
Prior to implantation Or the wire patch electrode 25, the orientation spring 5 is ad~usted to accommodate a selectively chosen peel-away sheath 8 length corresponding to a particular electrode segment 13, 14, or 15 size. Proper adjustment of the spring 5 causes the distal tip 4 Or the stylet 2 to protrude one half inch beyond the opening 12 in the peel-away sheath 8. The spring 5 is also ad~usted so a~ to maintain a predetermined orientation between the pull tab~ 9 and lO and the curvature of the stylet 2, the orientation usually providing a parallel relationship between the pull tab~ 9 and lO and the body of the patient during an implantation procedure.
Wlth reference to Figure 5, after the stylet 2 has been appropriately inaerted into the peel-away sheath 8, and the orientation spring 5 haa been ad~u~ted accordingly, an inci~ion 26 i8 mad~ into the patient 24 at a point where the yoke 19 is to be implanted. The incision 26 provide~ an opening into which the 2070~14 tunneling tool 1 is inserted ~ubcutaneously into the fat layer of the patient 24, and in the direction of a desired tunnel. A~ the tunneling tool 1 is inserted, the distal tip 4 o~ the tunneling tool 1, makes itg way through tissue, thereby creating the desired subcutaneous tunnel.
A5 illustrated in Figure 6, once the peel-away sheath 8 and the stylet 2 are appropriately positioned in the patient's body, the stylet 2 i8 removed and the resulting tunnel formed by the peel-away sheath 8 is revealed. The aforementioned procedure is then repeated once, using the same incision 26, for every electrode segment which is to be implanted. The re~ult, in the case of a three segment configuration, is illustrated in Figure 7.
AR goon ag each tunnel is formed, each electrode segment 13, 14, and 15 of appropriate length, is inserted into its corresponding tunnel. The electrode segments 13, 14, and 15 are then attached to the body o~ the patient 24 by way o~ tines 21A, 22A, and 23A, respectively, which are mounted at the distal ends of each electrod~ segment 13, 14, and 15, and grab the surrounding tissue to prevent electrode migration. As an alternative to using only one incision, a second incision can be created through which the electrode ~egments 13, 14, and 15 can be sutured to the patient using the suture hole~ 21B, 22B, and 23B and conventional suturing technique~. As an even ~urther alternative, the second incision can be replaced by a number Or smallQr incisions, each smaller incision corre~ponding to a particular suture hole 21B, 22B, or 23B, and each s~aller incision providing an oponing through which 2070~14 the electrode segments 13, 14, and 15 are sutured to the patient using conventional suturing techniques.
As illustrated in Figure 8, once each electrode segment 13, 14, and 15 has been appropriately po~itioned in its proper location, or sutured as the case may be, the corresponding peel-away sheath 8 is removed by first pulling on the pull tabs 9 and 10 so as to split the longitudinal perforation 8A, and then withdrawing the peel-away sheath 8 from the patient. Splitting of the perforation 8A continues at the incision 26 until the peel-away sheath 8 is completely extracted from the patient and from the electrode lead 16, 17, or 18. Incidentally, although Figure 8, ~or purposes of illustrating the perforation 8a, shows the peel-away sheath 8 bent during withdrawal, it i8 well understood that such bending does not actually occur. Instead, the peel-away sheath 8 is withdrawn in a virtually erect manner so that the pull tabs 9 and lo maintain their parallel orientation with respect to the surface of the patient.
Furthermore, by having the tines 21A, 22A, and 23A angled back toward the incision 26 to thereby adher~ to surrounding tissue, mere withdrawal of a peel-way shQath 8 is not sufficient to cause an inadvertent withdrawal of an electrode segment 13, 14, or 15. Si~il~rly, th~ u8e of 8uturing te~h~ques as mentioned above also prQvents the inadvertent withdrawal of an implanted electrode segment 13, 14, and 15 during shQath 8 withdrawal.
As an addQd f~ature of the present invention the peel-away sheath 8 can also be constructed o~ radiopague material so la that fluoroscopic techniques can be used to verify peel-away sheath 8 positioning prior to electrode segment implantation.
Accordingly, the peel-away sheath 8 can be repositioned upon detection of an inappropriate sheath 8 positioning.
In addition, the stylet 2 and the sheath 8 can also be designed with a larger diameter so that implantation of the main lead body 20 with a pulse generator, becomes possible. Also, because electrode segments of variable dimensions are needed to accommodate the varying needs of many patients, a plurality of peel-away sheath 8 lengths can be sts~ke~, and can all be used on the same stylet 2 by simply ad~usting the orientation spring 5 accordingly.
With reference to Figures 1, 2, and 3, the tunneling tool 1 can be equipped with a handle 27 to as~ist in maneuvering the tool 1 into a patient. Furthermore, because it is envisioned that electrode segments can be cut and sized by a physician to accommodate the individual need~ of a particular patient, it may become necessary to crimp the sharp edge~ of the electrode segments with a crimping tube and a crimping mechanism to thereby avoid the high current gradient~ associated with the commonly known "edge effects" Or an electrodQ. Accordingly, the tunneling tool 1 can be equipp~d with a crimping mechAn~sm, po~ibly incorporated in the handle 27 of the tunneling tool 1, for crimping the sharp edges of each electrodo segment. To perform ~uch a crimping operation, the crimp tube i~ placed over the end of an electrode segment, and is 2070~1~
subsequently crimped onto the electrode segment by the crimping mechanism.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention, and since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those 8killed in the art, it i5 not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the present invention.
Claims (22)
1. A tunneling tool for subcutaneously implanting electrode segments, said tunneling tool comprising:
at least one peel-away sheath for providing a subcutaneous tunnel into which an electrode segment is inserted for purposes of implantation in a patient, said peel-away sheath being removable after electrode segment implantation;
a stylet for inserting said at least one peel-away sheath subcutaneously into a patient, said stylet fitting snugly within said at least one peel-away sheath, and comprising a slightly pointed distal tip for tunneling through tissue, and a rigid body for providing structural support while the tunneling tool in inserted through said tissue; and an adjusting means for selectively maintaining a predetermined longitudinal orientation between the stylet and said at least one peel-away sheath, said adjusting means including an adjustable orientation spring wrapped around the rigid body of the stylet, said spring being under sufficient tension to apply a frictional force against the stylet and thereby prevent spring motion relative to the stylet, said spring becoming positionally adjustable by being twisted tangentially so as to increase the spring's cross sectional radius, and thereby reduce the frictional force that otherwise prevents spring motion relative to the stylet.
at least one peel-away sheath for providing a subcutaneous tunnel into which an electrode segment is inserted for purposes of implantation in a patient, said peel-away sheath being removable after electrode segment implantation;
a stylet for inserting said at least one peel-away sheath subcutaneously into a patient, said stylet fitting snugly within said at least one peel-away sheath, and comprising a slightly pointed distal tip for tunneling through tissue, and a rigid body for providing structural support while the tunneling tool in inserted through said tissue; and an adjusting means for selectively maintaining a predetermined longitudinal orientation between the stylet and said at least one peel-away sheath, said adjusting means including an adjustable orientation spring wrapped around the rigid body of the stylet, said spring being under sufficient tension to apply a frictional force against the stylet and thereby prevent spring motion relative to the stylet, said spring becoming positionally adjustable by being twisted tangentially so as to increase the spring's cross sectional radius, and thereby reduce the frictional force that otherwise prevents spring motion relative to the stylet.
2. The tunneling tool of claim 1, wherein said at least one peel-away sheath is provided with at least one pull tab for facilitating withdrawal from the patient by peeling off said at least one peel-away sheath after implantation of the electrode segments, and wherein the tunneling tool is provided with a means for maintaining a predetermined orientation of said at least one pull tab with respect to the stylet and the patient.
3. The tunneling tool of claim 1, wherein the adjusting means also selectively maintains a predetermined rotational orientation between the stylet and said at least one peel-away sheath.
4. The tunneling tool of claim 1, wherein said at least one peel-away sheath is provided with at least one pull tab for facilitating withdrawal from the patient by peeling off said at least one peel-away sheath after implantation of the electrode segments.
5. The tunneling tool of claim 4, wherein said at least one peel-away sheath is provided with at least one pull tab for facilitating withdrawal from the patient by peeling off said at least one peel-away sheath after implantation of the electrode segments, and wherein the orientation spring is equipped with a catch hook for maintaining a predetermined orientation of said at least one pull tab with respect to the stylet and the patient.
6. The tunneling tool of claim 1, wherein the rigid body of the stylet is constructed in a curved configuration for facilitating electrode segment implantation in the lateral thoracic region of a patient.
7. The tunneling tool of claim 1, wherein said at least one peel-away sheath is constructed to radiopaque material so that the positioning of said at least one peel-away sheath can be verified by fluoroscopic techniques and repositioned if necessary, prior to electrode segment implantation.
8. The tunneling tool of claim 1, wherein the stylet and said at least one peel-away sheath are constructed with a sufficiently large diameter to permit implantation of a main lead body.
9. The tunneling tool of claim 1, wherein said at least one peel-away sheath is provided with a coextensively longitudinal perforation and pull tabs for splitting said at least one peel-away sheath, for facilitating a peel-away withdrawal of said at least one peel-away sheath from the patient.
10. A tunneling tool for implanting a subcutaneous electrode in a patient, said electrode comprising at least one electrode segment, said tunneling tool comprising:
an elongated stylet having proximal and distal ends, a handle at the proximal end, a slightly pointed tip at the distal end for inserting through an incision to create a subcutaneous tunnel through tissue;
an elongated sheath having proximal and distal open ends, and receiving said stylet in a coextensive manner so that the slightly pointed tip at the distal end of the stylet extends out of the distal end of the sheath, and the proximal end of the sheath not extending beyond proximal end of the stylet, said sheath providing a subcutaneous tunnel when the stylet is removed from the sheath while the sheath is inside the patient;
said stylet being provided with an adjusting means for maintaining a predetermined positional relationship between the stylet and the sheath; and said adjusting means comprising an adjustable orientation spring which is wrapped around the stylet, said spring being under sufficient tension to apply a frictional force against the stylet and thereby prevent spring motion and rotation relative to the stylet, said spring becoming positionally adjustable and rotatable by being twisted tangentially so as to increase the spring's cross sectional radius, and thereby reduce the frictional force that otherwise prevents spring motion and rotation relative to the stylet.
an elongated stylet having proximal and distal ends, a handle at the proximal end, a slightly pointed tip at the distal end for inserting through an incision to create a subcutaneous tunnel through tissue;
an elongated sheath having proximal and distal open ends, and receiving said stylet in a coextensive manner so that the slightly pointed tip at the distal end of the stylet extends out of the distal end of the sheath, and the proximal end of the sheath not extending beyond proximal end of the stylet, said sheath providing a subcutaneous tunnel when the stylet is removed from the sheath while the sheath is inside the patient;
said stylet being provided with an adjusting means for maintaining a predetermined positional relationship between the stylet and the sheath; and said adjusting means comprising an adjustable orientation spring which is wrapped around the stylet, said spring being under sufficient tension to apply a frictional force against the stylet and thereby prevent spring motion and rotation relative to the stylet, said spring becoming positionally adjustable and rotatable by being twisted tangentially so as to increase the spring's cross sectional radius, and thereby reduce the frictional force that otherwise prevents spring motion and rotation relative to the stylet.
11. The tunneling tool of claim 10, wherein said sheath is provided with pull tabs for facilitating withdrawal from the patient by peeling off the sheath after implantation of the electrode segments.
12. The tunneling tool of claim 10, wherein said sheath is provided with pull tabs for facilitating withdrawal from the patient by peeling off the sheath after implantation of the electrode segments, and wherein the orientation spring is equipped with a catch hook for maintaining a predetermined orientation between the pull tabs and the body of a patient.
13. The tunneling tool of claim 10, wherein the stylet is constructed in a curved configuration for facilitating electrode segment implantation in the lateral thoracic region of the patient.
14. The tunneling tool of claim 10, wherein said sheath is constructed of radiopaque material so that fluoroscopic techniques can be used to verify peel-away sheath positioning prior to electrode segment implantation.
15. The tunneling tool of claim 10, wherein the stylet and sheath are constructed with a sufficiently large diameter to permit implantation of a main lead body.
16. A body implantable tissue stimulating electrode, comprising a plurality of elongated electrode segments arranged with respect to one another such that a virtual electrode surface is thereby formed, each of said electrode segments having a proximal end at which said electrode segments are electrically connected to one another, a distal end, and a plurality of tines attached to each of said electrode segments for securing each electrode segment to surrounding tissue at an implantation site.
17. The body implantable tissue stimulating electrode of claim 16, wherein the tines are located at the distal end of each of said electrode segments.
18. The body implantable tissue stimulating electrode of claim 16, wherein the tines are located along the longitudinal length of the electrode segments.
19. The body implantable tissue stimulating electrode of claim 16, wherein the tines are angled back toward the proximal end of each electrode segment.
20. The body implantable tissue stimulating electrode of claim 16, wherein a yoke joins the proximal ends of each electrode segment.
21. A body implantable tissue stimulating electrode, comprising a plurality of elongated electrode segments arranged with respect to one another such that a virtual electrode surface is thereby formed, each of said electrode segments having a proximal end at which said electrode segments are electrically connected to one another, a suture hole being provided through each electrode segment for suturing each segment to surrounding tissue at an implantation site.
22. The body implantable tissue stimulating electrode of claim 21, wherein a yoke joins the proximal ends of each electrode segment.
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