TOOL FOR RETRACTING A TINE ELEMENT OF A MEDICAL LEAD

摘要

A tool for retracting a tine of a lead includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The body defines (i) a lumen configured to receive the lead and (ii) a longitudinal slit in communication with the lumen. The longitudinal slit is configured to slidably receive the tine when the tine is deployed such that the deployed tine extends though the longitudinal slit. The tool and slit are configured such that axial rotation or longitudinal retraction of the tool causes the tine to retract into the lumen.