Storage Devices, Loading Devices, Delivery Systems, Kits, and Associated Methods

Abstract

Storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods for implantable medical devices are described. An example embodiment of a storage device includes a storage member, a first cap, and a second cap. The storage member has a first end, a second end, and a main body that defines a first opening, a second opening, a passageway, a separating wall, and a plurality of holes. The passageway has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from the first end of the storage member to the separating wall and the second portion extends from the second end of the storage member to the separating wall. Each hole of the plurality of holes extends through the separating wall and provides access between the first portion and the second portion. Each of the first and second caps is releasably attached to the storage member.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A kit comprising:
 a loading device comprising:
 a storage member having a first end, a second end, and a main body defining a first opening, a second opening, a passageway, a separating wall, and a plurality of holes, the passageway extending from the first opening to the second opening and having a first portion and a second portion, the separating wall extending into the passageway at a location between the first end and the second end, the first portion of the passageway extending from the first end of the storage member to the separating wall and the second portion of the passageway extending from the second end of the storage member to the separating wall, the first portion of the passageway having a first inside diameter, the second portion of the passageway having a second inside diameter, each hole of the plurality of holes extending through the separating wall and providing access between the first portion of the passageway and the second portion of the passageway; 
 a first cap releasably attached to the first end of the storage member; 
 a loading member releasably attached to the second end of the storage member; and 
 a second cap releasably attached to the loading member; and 
   a delivery system comprising an elongate member and a sheath, the elongate member partially disposed within the sheath and having an outside diameter that is less than the first inside diameter and the second inside diameter.