INSERTION SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND SURGICAL METHODS

摘要

The present invention relates to an insertion system for medical devices and to surgical methods for the implantation of the same. In one embodiment, the implantation system includes a guide wire and an insertion tool. The in sertion tool includes a longitudinal bore extending therethrough for receipt of the guide wire. A portion of the longitudinal bore of the insertion tool mates with the outer surface of the guide wire to rotationally lock the ins ertion tool and the guide wire. Additionally, the medical device to be inser ted includes a longitudinal bore for receipt of the guide wire. Similarly, a t least a portion of the longitudinal bore of the medical device may also ma te with the outer surface of the guide wire to rotationally lock the medical device and the guide wire. The rotational locks allow for rotation of the i nsertion tool to result in corresponding rotation of the medical device via rotation of the guide wire. In another embodiment, the insertion system furt her includes a needle having an eyelet for receiving and positioning filamen ts attached to the medical device.