Introducer system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6379346
SERIAL NO

09552250

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An introducer is structured with an elongated tube having first and second lumens. A molded handle is coupled to the proximal end of the tube with an opening aligned with the first lumen. Further, a wall adjacent the opening of the handle defines a slot and is located diametrically opposite the second lumen. A tubular reinforcement member is located within the second lumen and the handle is provided with a second opening, thereby having a communication with the second lumen. In another embodiment a lead/catheter introducer includes an implantable lead or catheter having an elongated first lumen through which the lead or catheter passes and a second lumen extends parallel to the first lumen along at least a distal portion thereof. A tubular reinforcement member is disposed within the second lumen. The tubular reinforcement member further includes an internal lumen and a curvable stylet disposed in the lumen.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bonner, Matthew D Plymouth, MN 108 8919
Gardeski, Kenneth C Plymouth, MN 83 5303
Lach, Linda L Vadnais Heights, MN 5 534
Laske, Timothy G Shoreview, MN 138 9006
McIvor, Michael E St. Petersburg, FL 4 243
Meregotte, Pedro A Coon Rapids, MN 16 1017

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