With the LUX-Dx II+ Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM), insertion efficiency is a familiar feeling—the intuitive process is designed for reliable placement, rapid validation and confident completion.
ICM device insertion process
The LUX-Dx II+ ICM device comes pre-loaded in a single-piece insertion tool and uses a familiar procedure for more efficient and confident insertion.
![Hands wearing surgical gloves creating incision with LUX-Dx Incision Tool.](/en-US/medical-specialties/electrophysiology/icm-lux-dx/resources/_jcr_content/root/container/container_947831390/container_1510545751/container/image_copy.coreimg.png/1699253674322/step1.png)
STEP 1: Incision
Create a small incision using the included LUX-Dx Incision Tool.
![Hands inserting LUX-Dx Insertion Tool into opening 8mm under the skin.](/en-US/medical-specialties/electrophysiology/icm-lux-dx/resources/_jcr_content/root/container/container_947831390/container_1510545751/container_copy_660724583/image_copy_copy.coreimg.png/1699253686976/step2.png)
STEP 2: Tunnel
Insert the included LUX-Dx Insertion Tool into opening.
![Hands twisting LUX-Dx Insertion Tool 180 degrees to create a pocket.](/en-US/medical-specialties/electrophysiology/icm-lux-dx/resources/_jcr_content/root/container/container_947831390/container_1510545751/container_copy_66072/image_copy_copy_989391568.coreimg.png/1699253697030/step3.png)
STEP 3: Rotate
Twist the Insertion Tool 180 degrees to create a pocket.
![Hands pulling back plunger of LUX-Dx Insertion Tool to premarked blue line.](/en-US/medical-specialties/electrophysiology/icm-lux-dx/resources/_jcr_content/root/container/container_947831390/container_1510545751/container_copy_copy_/image_copy.coreimg.png/1699253707999/step4.png)
STEP 4: Pull Back Plunger
Pull back on plunger of Insertion Tool to premarked blue line.
![Hands pushing plunger of LUX-Dx Insertion Tool fully to place device in pocket.](/en-US/medical-specialties/electrophysiology/icm-lux-dx/resources/_jcr_content/root/container/container_947831390/container_1510545751/container_copy_copy__1758837134/image_copy.coreimg.png/1699253719569/step5.png)
STEP 5: Insertion
Push plunger of Insertion Tool fully to place device in pocket.
![Hands removing LUX-Dx tool and closing using standard surgical techniques.](/en-US/medical-specialties/electrophysiology/icm-lux-dx/resources/_jcr_content/root/container/container_947831390/container_1510545751/container_copy_copy__1123395311/image_copy.coreimg.png/1699253739512/step6.png)
STEP 6: Remove
Remove tool and close using standard surgical techniques.
![LUX-Dx II+ ICM Cutting Tool and Insertion Tool.](/en-US/medical-specialties/electrophysiology/icm-lux-dx/resources/_jcr_content/root/container/container_947831390/container_1510545751/image.coreimg.png/1699254286738/tools-1.png)
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