| 摘要 |
A device is disclosed for implanting a pacemaker electrode within a patient with a minimal amount of incision. The device comprises an introducer sleeve 56 which is severed or is severable along the length thereof. The sleeve is insertable into the subclavian vein through a prior incision made by needle. The introducer sleeve may be introduced through the needle or on the outer surface of a needle, or through the use of a guide wire passed through the internal portion of the needle after the needle is removed. The electrode tip 42 is inserted through the introducer sleeve to enter the vein 16 of the patient. The introducer sleeve is withdrawn from the patient while the electrode lead 20 is moved through a cut or line of weakness 64 in the sleeve wall along the entire length thereof to remove the sleeve over the connector plug 30 of the electrode. |
