BIOTRONIK Selectra Slitter Manuel Technique page 5

2 To open the clamp, press and hold the release key - see Figure 2.
3 With the other hand, insert the lead into the clamp - see Figure 2.
Fig. 2: Insert the lead into the open clamp
4 Disengage the release key - the lead is held in the clamp.
5 Position the handle of the guiding catheter on the blade of the slitter tool - see
Figure 3.
6 Support the hand that is holding the slitter tool (if possible), holding the catheter
handle level with the slitter tool. Pull the catheter against the slitter tool, slitting it
open.
Fig. 3: Hold the slitter tool level with the catheter handle. 
Pull the catheter parallel to the edge of the slitter tool against the blade.
If the lead lies in a telescopic system consisting of an inner and an outer catheter, the
inner catheter is removed first, followed by the outher catheter, using the slitter tool.
The slitter tool is suitable for slitting up to three catheters.
Note: When using the slitter tool, make sure that the guiding catheter moves straight
along the slitter tool (Fig. 3).
If the slitting procedure requires an unusual amount of effort, or if other signs of problems
occur while slitting the catheters, resume slitting or reclamp the lead or replace the
slitter tool with a new one and then continue slitting.
7 If present, remove the introducer sheath appropriately.
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